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Billy Budd (1966)

1966-12-11 · 2h 38m · EN
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A version of Benjamin Britten's opera based on the Melville story. Will the virtuous young sailor Billy Budd be hanged for murder?

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Basil ColemanDirector

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Peter PearsPeter PearsCaptain VerePeter GlossopPeter GlossopBilly BuddMichael LangdonMichael LangdonJohn ClaggartBryan DrakeBryan DrakeJohn Shirley-QuirkJohn Shirley-QuirkMr. RedburnDavid KellyDavid KellyKenneth MacDonaldKenneth MacDonaldDavid BowmanDavid BowmanDennis WicksDennis WicksRobert TearRobert TearRobert BowmanRobert BowmanDelme Bryn JonesDelme Bryn Jones

Keywords

OperaBlack and white

Movie DNA

Genre affinityMusicTheme affinityOpera · Black And WhitePacingLongDirector preference501588Actor preference570547 · 570552 · 89977Country preferenceGb

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What is Billy Budd about?

A version of Benjamin Britten's opera based on the Melville story. Will the virtuous young sailor Billy Budd be hanged for murder?

How long is Billy Budd?

Billy Budd has a runtime of 158 minutes.