The Beggar's Opera
Directed by Jonathan MillerA 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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The Beggar's Opera was released on January 1, 1983.
The Beggar's Opera was directed by Jonathan Miller.
The Beggar's Opera has a runtime of 2h 15m.
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.
The key characters in The Beggar's Opera are Macheath (Roger Daltrey), Beggar (Bob Hoskins), Player (Graham Crowden).
The Beggar's Opera is a Crime, Musical, Music film.
The Beggar's Opera has an audience rating of 6.4 out of 10.