Britten: Peter Grimes(2008)
Britten: Peter Grimes Synopsis
Anthony Dean Griffey creates a haunting portrait of the outcast fisherman who struggles under the burden of presumed guilt. This chilling production by Tony Award-winning director John Doyle also features the superb Patricia Racette as the sympathetic Ellen Orford and the Met chorus in a truly hair-raising performance as the oppressively judgmental fishing village.
Britten: Peter Grimes (2008) is a music film directed by Gary Halvorson, released on March 15, 2008 with a runtime of 2h 48m. It stars Anthony Dean Griffey, Patricia Racette, Anthony Michaels-Moore and Felicity Palmer. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Gary Halvorson
- Writers:
- Montagu Slater, George Crabbe
- Producers:
- Louisa Briccetti, Victoria Warivonchik
- Composer:
- Benjamin Britten
- Production:
- The Metropolitan Opera
- Status:
- Released
Britten: Peter Grimes (2008) Trailer
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Britten: Peter Grimes Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Anthony Dean Griffey
Anthony Dean Griffey
as Peter Grimes
Patricia Racette
as Ellen Orford
- Anthony Michaels-Moore
Anthony Michaels-Moore
as Balstrode
Felicity Palmer
as Mrs. Sedley
- Jill Grove
Jill Grove
as Auntie
Erin Morley
as Niece
- Dean Peterson
Dean Peterson
as Hobson
John del Carlo
as Swallow
Greg Fedderly
as Bob Boles
Bernard Fitch
as Rev. Horace Adams
Teddy Tahu Rhodes
as Ned Keene
- Leah Partridge
Leah Partridge
as Niece
Key crew
Directed by Gary Halvorson, written by Montagu Slater and George Crabbe, produced by Louisa Briccetti and Victoria Warivonchik.
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Britten: Peter Grimes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Who stars in Britten: Peter Grimes?
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The main cast of Britten: Peter Grimes (2008) includes Anthony Dean Griffey, Patricia Racette, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Felicity Palmer and Jill Grove. The film was directed by Gary Halvorson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Britten: Peter Grimes released?
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Britten: Peter Grimes was released on March 15, 2008 and runs for 2h 48m.
Is Britten: Peter Grimes worth watching?
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Britten: Peter Grimes (2008) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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