The Beggar's Opera
Originally released in 1991. The Beggar's Opera is a comedy film. directed by Jiří Menzel.
Starring Josef Abrhám, Marián Labuda, and Nina Divíšková
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Beggar's Opera about?
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 ...
Who directed The Beggar's Opera?
The Beggar's Opera was directed by Jiří Menzel.
How long is The Beggar's Opera?
The Beggar's Opera has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Beggar's Opera released?
The Beggar's Opera was released on October 1, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Beggar's Opera?
The main cast of The Beggar's Opera includes Josef Abrhám, Marián Labuda, Nina Divíšková, Libuše Šafránková, Rudolf Hrušínský.