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The Beggar's Opera

1983· 2h 15m

Music

Directed by Jonathan Miller

5.5/ 10

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Overview

A historical adaptation of John Gay's 18th Century ballad opera, exuberantly performed for BBC television.

Cast

Roger Daltrey

Roger Daltrey

Macheath

Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins

Beggar

Graham Crowden

Graham Crowden

Player

Stratford Johns

Stratford Johns

Peachum

Patricia Routledge

Patricia Routledge

Mrs. Peachum

Gawn Grainger

Gawn Grainger

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