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The Beggar's Opera
A historical adaptation of John Gay's 18th Century ballad opera, exuberantly performed for BBC television.
Where to watch
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Cast
Roger DaltreyMacheath
Bob HoskinsBeggar
Graham CrowdenPlayer
Stratford JohnsPeachum
Patricia RoutledgeMrs. Peachum
Gawn GraingerBen Budge
Ken StottJeremy Twitcher
Don EstelleCrook Fingered Jack
Rosemary AsheLucy Lockit- Peter BaylissLockit
John BenfieldJailer
Isla BlairJenny Diver
Gaye BrownMrs. Trapes- Jeannie CrowtherMrs. Coaxer
Details
- Director
- Jonathan Miller
- Release date
- January 1, 1983
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Original language
- English
- Studios
- BBC, RM Arts, Nederlandse Omroepstichting (NOS)
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