United Kingdom / Apr 25, 2011 / U
Britten: Billy Budd (2011)
Directed by Michael Grandage
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2h 55min
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Plot
Captain Vere, an old man, is haunted by a moment in his life when he was tested and found wanting. Based on Herman Melville's novella of naval life in the late 18th Century, Benjamin Britten's 'Billy Budd' is a gripping reflection on good and evil, innocence and corruption.
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Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Colin Judson | Squeak |
| Iain Paterson | Mr Redburn |
| Darren Jeffrey | Lieutenant Radcliffe |
| Phillip Ens | Claggart |
| Alasdair Elliott | Red Whiskers |
| Toby Girling | Arthur Jones |
| Jacques Imbrailo | Billy Budd |
| John-Owen Miley-Read | Second Mate |
| Alexander Robin Baker | Novice's Friend |
| Mark Elder | Conductor |
| Jeremy White | Dansker |
| London Philharmonic Orchestra | |
| Samuel Honywood | Cabin Boy |
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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Britten: Billy Budd |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Opus Arte, Glynbourne, The Monument Trust, BBC |
| Release date | 25 aprile 2011 |
| Executive producer | Toni Hajal |
| Production | François Roussillon |
| Assistant directors | Michael Grandage |
| Lighting | Paul Constable |
| Music | Jean Chataure |
| Sound | Jean Chataure |
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