The Beggar's Opera
1983-01-01 | 135 minutes
Plot Summary
A historical adaptation of John Gay's 18th Century ballad opera, exuberantly performed for BBC television.
Cast
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Roger DaltreyMacheath
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Bob HoskinsBeggar
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Graham CrowdenPlayer
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Stratford JohnsPeachum
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Patricia RoutledgeMrs. Peachum
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Gawn GraingerBen Budge
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Ken StottJeremy Twitcher
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Don EstelleCrook Fingered Jack
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John BenfieldJailer
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Isla BlairJenny Diver
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Gaye BrownMrs. Trapes
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Jeannie CrowtherMrs. Coaxer
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Derek DeadmanDrawer
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Leslie SaronyNimming Ned