United Kingdom / Jan 01, 1983
The Beggar's Opera (1983)
Directed by Jonathan Miller
2h 15minruntime
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Plot
A historical adaptation of John Gay's 18th Century ballad opera, exuberantly performed for BBC television.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Don Estelle | Crook Fingered Jack |
| Rosemary Ashe | Lucy Lockit |
| Peter Bayliss | Lockit |
| John Benfield | Jailer |
| Isla Blair | Jenny Diver |
| Gaye Brown | Mrs. Trapes |
| Jeannie Crowther | Mrs. Coaxer |
| Derek Deadman | Drawer |
| Paddy Navin | Suky Tawdry |
| Leslie Sarony | Nimming Ned |
| Iris Saunders | Betty Doxy |
| Peter Spraggon | Harry Paddington |
Genres
Music
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Beggar's Opera |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | BBC, RM Arts, Nederlandse Omroepstichting (NOS), Monarda Arts |
| Release date | 1 gennaio 1983 |
| Assistant directors | Jonathan Miller |
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