The Beggar's Opera(1953)
The Beggar's Opera Synopsis
Adaptation of John Gay's 18th century opera, featuring Laurence Olivier as MacHeath and Hugh Griffith as the Beggar.
The Beggar's Opera (1953) is a history, crime and music film directed by Peter Brook, released on August 24, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Laurence Olivier, Hugh Griffith, George Rose and Stuart Burge. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Brook
- Writers:
- Denis Cannan, Christopher Fry, John Gay
- Producers:
- Herbert Wilcox, Laurence Olivier
- Cinematographer:
- Guy Green
- Composer:
- Arthur Bliss
- Production:
- Herbert Wilcox Productions, British Lion Films
- Status:
- Released
The Beggar's Opera Cast & Crew
Main cast
Laurence Olivier
as MacHeath
Hugh Griffith
as The Beggar
George Rose
as 1st Turnkey
Stuart Burge
as 1st Prisoner
- Cyril Conway
Cyril Conway
as 2nd Prisoner
- Gerald Lawson
Gerald Lawson
as 3rd Prisoner
Dorothy Tutin
as Polly Peachum
George Devine
as Peachum
Mary Clare
as Mrs. Peachum
- Edward Pryor
Edward Pryor
as Filch
Athene Seyler
as Mrs. Trapes
Stanley Holloway
as Mr. Lockit
Key crew
Directed by Peter Brook, written by Denis Cannan, Christopher Fry and John Gay, produced by Herbert Wilcox and Laurence Olivier.
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The Beggar's Opera Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Beggar's Opera – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Beggar's Opera online?
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The Beggar's Opera (1953) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Beggar's Opera?
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The main cast of The Beggar's Opera (1953) includes Laurence Olivier, Hugh Griffith, George Rose, Stuart Burge and Cyril Conway. The film was directed by Peter Brook. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Beggar's Opera released?
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The Beggar's Opera was released on August 24, 1953 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Beggar's Opera worth watching?
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The Beggar's Opera (1953) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, crime and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.