How long is The Beggar's Opera?

The Beggar's Opera is 1 hr 34 min long.

Who is Captain MacHeath in The Beggar's Opera?

Laurence Olivier plays Captain MacHeath in the film.

What is The Beggar's Opera about?

Based on John Gray's ballad opera, this film finds philandering highwayman Captain MacHeath (Laurence Olivier) precariously balancing the affections of two young maids (Dorothy Tutin, Daphne Anderson). This earns MacHeath a pair of powerful enemies in the girls' fathers: the vengeful Peachum (George Devine) and the dishonorable constable Lockit (Stanley Holloway). They plot to imprison MacHeath. But even as his death sentence nears, the dashing cad discovers an unexpected key to salvation.

The Beggar's Opera

Name: The Beggar's Opera
Genre: Music/Performing Arts
Duration: 94
Rating: 60

NR 1 hr 34 min

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How long is The Beggar's Opera?: The Beggar's Opera is 1 hr 34 min long.

Who directed The Beggar's Opera?: Peter Brook

Who is Captain MacHeath in The Beggar's Opera?: Laurence Olivier plays Captain MacHeath in the film.

What is The Beggar's Opera about?: Based on John Gray's ballad opera, this film finds philandering highwayman Captain MacHeath (Laurence Olivier) precariously balancing the affections of two young maids (Dorothy Tutin, Daphne Anderson). This earns MacHeath a pair of powerful enemies in the girls' fathers: the vengeful Peachum (George Devine) and the dishonorable constable Lockit (Stanley Holloway). They plot to imprison MacHeath. But even as his death sentence nears, the dashing cad discovers an unexpected key to salvation.