Synopsis
A historical adaptation of John Gay's 18th Century ballad opera, exuberantly performed for BBC television.
Movie Information
- Director
- Jonathan Miller
- Release Year
- 1983
- Runtime
- 135 minutes
- Genre
- Music
- Language
- EN
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 5.5 / 10 (2 votes)
Top Cast
Roger Daltrey
Macheath
Bob Hoskins
Beggar
Graham Crowden
Player
Stratford Johns
Peachum
Patricia Routledge
Mrs. Peachum
Gawn Grainger
Ben Budge
Ken Stott
Jeremy Twitcher
Don Estelle
Crook Fingered Jack
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