The Beggar's Opera
The Beggar's Opera
Release: 1983-01-01·Runtime: 135m·★ 5.5
Music
A historical adaptation of John Gay's 18th Century ballad opera, exuberantly performed for BBC television.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
BBC
RM Arts
Nederlandse Omroepstichting (NOS)
Monarda Arts
Cast
Patricia Routledgeas Mrs. Peachum
Rosemary Asheas Lucy Lockit
Don Estelleas Crook Fingered Jack
Bob Hoskinsas Beggar
Gawn Graingeras Ben Budge
Ken Stottas Jeremy Twitcher
Roger Daltreyas Macheath
Graham Crowdenas Player
John Benfieldas Jailer
Isla Blairas Jenny Diver
Gaye Brownas Mrs. Trapes
Derek Deadmanas Drawer
Leslie Saronyas Nimming Ned
Stratford Johnsas Peachum
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