The Beggar's Opera

1983 2h 15min

Synopsis

A historical adaptation of John Gay's 18th Century ballad opera, exuberantly performed for BBC television.

Synopsis

A historical adaptation of John Gay's 18th Century ballad opera, exuberantly performed for BBC television.

Main Casting

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

Ratings

IMDB

6.3

Technical team

Production