The Beggar's Opera
The Beggar's Opera
Release: 1953-08-24·Runtime: 94m·★ 4.1
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Adaptation of John Gay's 18th century opera, featuring Laurence Olivier as MacHeath and Hugh Griffith as the Beggar.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Herbert Wilcox Productions
British Lion Films
Cast
Dorothy Tutinas Polly Peachum
George Devineas Peachum
Mary Clareas Mrs. Peachum
Daphne Andersonas Lucy Lockit
George Roseas 1st Turnkey
Athene Seyleras Mrs. Trapes
Stanley Hollowayas Mr. Lockit
Laurence Naismithas Matt of the Mint
Laurence Olivieras MacHeath
Eric Pohlmannas Inn Keeper
Margot Grahameas The Actress
Kenneth Williamsas Jack the Pot Boy
Sandra Dorneas Sukey Tawdry
Patricia Raineas Mrs. Slammekin
Yvonne Furneauxas Jenny Diver
Stuart Burgeas 1st Prisoner
Helen Christieas Betty Doxey
Hugh Griffithas The Beggar
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