Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street(1982)
A musical thriller.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Synopsis
In 1846, Anthony Hope sails into London with the mysterious Sweeney Todd, a once-naive barber whose life and marriage was uprooted by a corrupt justice system. Todd confides in Nellie Lovett, the owner of a local meat pie shop, and the two become partners, as Todd swears revenge on those that have wronged him and decides to take up his old profession.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982) is a music, drama, thriller, horror and tv movie film directed by Hal Prince, released on September 12, 1982 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars George Hearn, Angela Lansbury, Cris Groenendaal and Sara Woods. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 45 ratings.
- Director:
- Hal Prince
- Writers:
- Hugh Wheeler, Stephen Sondheim, Christopher Bond
- Producers:
- Bonnie Burns
- Composer:
- Stephen Sondheim
- Production:
- RKO/Nederlander Productions
- Status:
- Released
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982) Trailer
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Hearn
as Sweeney Todd
Angela Lansbury
as Nellie Lovett
Cris Groenendaal
as Anthony Hope
- Sara Woods
Sara Woods
as Beggar Woman
Edmund Lyndeck
as Judge Turpin
Calvin Remsberg
as The Beadle
- Betsy Joslyn
Betsy Joslyn
as Johanna
- Ken Jennings
Ken Jennings
as Tobias Ragg
- Sal Mistretta
Sal Mistretta
as Pirelli
- Spain Logue
Spain Logue
as The Birdseller
Walter Charles
as The Passerby
- Michael Kalinyen
Michael Kalinyen
as Jonas Fogg
Key crew
Directed by Hal Prince, written by Hugh Wheeler, Stephen Sondheim and Christopher Bond, produced by Bonnie Burns.
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 45 ratings.
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street online?
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982) is available to stream on BroadwayHD and Broadway HD Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
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The main cast of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982) includes George Hearn, Angela Lansbury, Cris Groenendaal, Sara Woods and Edmund Lyndeck. The film was directed by Hal Prince. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street released?
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street was released on September 12, 1982 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street worth watching?
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 45 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
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