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
Stratford Johnsas Peachum
John Benfieldas Jailer
Derek Deadmanas Drawer
Graham Crowdenas Player
Don Estelleas Crook Fingered Jack
Bob Hoskinsas Beggar
Patricia Routledgeas Mrs. Peachum
Ken Stottas Jeremy Twitcher
Isla Blairas Jenny Diver
Gaye Brownas Mrs. Trapes
Leslie Saronyas Nimming Ned
Roger Daltreyas Macheath
Gawn Graingeras Ben Budge
Rosemary Asheas Lucy Lockit
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