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

Laurence Olivier
MacHeath

Hugh Griffith
The Beggar

George Rose
1st Turnkey

Stuart Burge
1st Prisoner
Cyril Conway
2nd Prisoner
Gerald Lawson
3rd Prisoner

Dorothy Tutin
Polly Peachum

George Devine
Peachum

Mary Clare
Mrs. Peachum
Edward Pryor
Filch

Athene Seyler
Mrs. Trapes

Stanley Holloway
Mr. Lockit

Daphne Anderson
Lucy Lockit

Eric Pohlmann
Inn Keeper

Yvonne Furneaux
Jenny Diver
Frequently Asked Questions
▸What is The Beggar's Opera (1953) about?
The Beggar's Opera is a 1953 history, crime, music film with a runtime of 1h 34m. Directed by Peter Brook. Find cast, ratings, and streaming options on LiveStreamTV.pk.
▸Where can I watch The Beggar's Opera?
The Beggar's Opera may be available on streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, or others. Check the "Where to Watch" section on this page for current availability in your region.
▸Who directed The Beggar's Opera?
The Beggar's Opera was directed by Peter Brook.












