The Beggar's Opera

Directed by Jonathan Miller
1983    2h 15m
Crime, Musical
6.3
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A historical adaptation of John Gay's 18th Century ballad opera, exuberantly performed for BBC television. With its story of a condemned highwayman, it brings to life the greed, lust and corruption of low-life London.
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Cast of The Beggar's Opera
  • 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
  • Derek DeadmanDrawer
  • Paddy NavinSuky Tawdry
  • Leslie SaronyNimming Ned
  • Iris SaundersBetty Doxy
  • Peter SpraggonHarry Paddington

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