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The Beggar's Opera

5.2(4)19911h 34m1

Unlike any other opera, the so-called Beggar's Opera is not just one composition, but a lineage of adapted compositions, beginning with the original hugely successful 1728 political satire written by Englishman John Gay. Composers and writers have penned variations on it ever since. The most famous of these was A Threepenny Opera by Bertholt Brecht and Kurt Weill. Some things these compositions share in common is their setting among the poor and criminal classes, and the roguish character Macheath. This production is based on an adaptation of Gay's original by Vaclav Havel the freedom-fighter, writer and philosopher who became the first (and only) president of the united post-communist country of Czechoslovakia, and it retains many traces of its theatrical origins. Film reviewers were not too tolerant of what they called "slavish adherence" to the noted Czech writer's stage production, but theater, philosophy and history buffs may feel otherwise.

  • TMDB

    5.2/10

    4 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
Czech
  • based on play or musical
  • 1920s

Top billed cast

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Release dates

  • South KoreaKR

    • Theatrical1524 May 2007
  • XCXC

    • Theatrical1 Oct 1991

Frequently asked questions

When was The Beggar's Opera released?
The Beggar's Opera was released on 1 October 1991.
Where can I watch The Beggar's Opera online?
The Beggar's Opera is available on Lepsi TV in CZ. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for The Beggar's Opera?
No verified Hindi trailer for The Beggar's Opera is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of The Beggar's Opera?
The Beggar's Opera holds a 5.2/10 audience score from 4 votes.
Who directed The Beggar's Opera?
The Beggar's Opera (1991) was directed by Jiří Menzel.
How long is The Beggar's Opera?
The Beggar's Opera runs for 1h 34m.

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