Billy Budd(1966)
Billy Budd Synopsis
A version of Benjamin Britten's opera based on the Melville story. Will the virtuous young sailor Billy Budd be hanged for murder?
Billy Budd (1966) is a music film directed by Basil Coleman, released on December 11, 1966 with a runtime of 2h 38m. It stars Peter Pears, Peter Glossop, Michael Langdon and John Shirley-Quirk.
- Director:
- Basil Coleman
- Writers:
- Herman Melville
- Producers:
- Cedric Messina
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Billy Budd Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Pears
as Captain Vere
Peter Glossop
as Billy Budd
- Michael Langdon
Michael Langdon
as John Claggart
- John Shirley-Quirk
John Shirley-Quirk
as Mr. Redburn
- Bryan Drake
Bryan Drake
David Kelly
Kenneth MacDonald
as Red Whiskers
- David Bowman
David Bowman
- Dennis Wicks
Dennis Wicks
- Robert Tear
Robert Tear
- Robert Bowman
Robert Bowman
- Delme Bryn Jones
Delme Bryn Jones
Key crew
Directed by Basil Coleman, written by Herman Melville, produced by Cedric Messina.
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Billy Budd – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Billy Budd?
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The main cast of Billy Budd (1966) includes Peter Pears, Peter Glossop, Michael Langdon, John Shirley-Quirk and Bryan Drake. The film was directed by Basil Coleman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Billy Budd released?
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Billy Budd was released on December 11, 1966 and runs for 2h 38m.