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The Beggar's Opera
The Beggar's Opera
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The Beggar's Opera

1953
Directed byPeter Brook
1h 34m

Adaptation of John Gay's 18th century opera, featuring Laurence Olivier as MacHeath and Hugh Griffith as the Beggar.

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Laurence OlivierMacHeathHugh GriffithThe BeggarGeorge Rose1st Turnkey
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HistoryCrimeMusic
STATUSReleased
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4.1

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