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The Beggar's Opera

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

Top Cast

  • Laurence Olivier

    Laurence Olivier

    MacHeath

  • Hugh Griffith

    Hugh Griffith

    The Beggar

  • George Rose

    George Rose

    1st Turnkey

  • Stuart Burge

    Stuart Burge

    1st Prisoner

  • Cyril Conway

    Cyril Conway

    2nd Prisoner

  • Gerald Lawson

    Gerald Lawson

    3rd Prisoner

  • Dorothy Tutin

    Dorothy Tutin

    Polly Peachum

  • George Devine

    George Devine

    Peachum

  • Mary Clare

    Mary Clare

    Mrs. Peachum

Overview

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

Rating

5.1 / 10
6 Reviews
1 Popular

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