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The Beggar's Opera

The Beggar's Opera

Jonathan Miller

1983

  • Music
5.5

A historical adaptation of John Gay's 18th Century ballad opera, exuberantly performed for BBC television.

Cast & crew

  • Jonathan MillerDirector
  • Roger DaltreyMacheath
  • Bob HoskinsBeggar
  • Graham CrowdenPlayer
  • Stratford JohnsPeachum
  • Patricia RoutledgeMrs. Peachum
  • Gawn GraingerBen Budge
  • Ken StottJeremy Twitcher
  • Don EstelleCrook Fingered Jack

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