The Beggar’s Opera
Originally released in 2008. The Beggar’s Opera is a drama/music film. directed by Lucio Dalla. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Peppe Servillo, Angela Baraldi, and Marco Alemanno
Synopsis
The Beggar's Opera is one of the earliest examples of a Musical in the history of theater (from which Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill drew inspiration for the Threepenny Opera). A crowd of thieves and prostitutes, fences and swindlers, speaking various dialects with Peppe Servillo as the shady fence, Angela Baraldi (the wife), Marco Alemanno and opera singer Borja Quiza Martinez (Captain Uccello) directed by Lucio Dalla. New translation and dramaturgical version by Giuseppe Di Leva of John Gay's play transported from the slums of 18th-century London to the Bologna of today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Beggar’s Opera about?
The Beggar's Opera is one of the earliest examples of a Musical in the history of theater (from which Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill drew inspiration for the Threepenny Opera). A crowd of thieves a...
Who directed The Beggar’s Opera?
The Beggar’s Opera was directed by Lucio Dalla.
How long is The Beggar’s Opera?
The Beggar’s Opera has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was The Beggar’s Opera released?
The Beggar’s Opera was released on January 1, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Beggar’s Opera?
The main cast of The Beggar’s Opera includes Peppe Servillo, Angela Baraldi, Marco Alemanno, Borja Quiza Martinez.