Top Cast
Laurence Olivier
MacHeath
Hugh Griffith
The Beggar
George Rose
1st Turnkey
Stuart Burge
1st Prisoner
Cyril Conway
2nd Prisoner
Gerald Lawson
3rd Prisoner
Dorothy Tutin
Polly Peachum
George Devine
Peachum
Mary Clare
Mrs. Peachum
Edward Pryor
Filch
Athene Seyler
Mrs. Trapes
Stanley Holloway
Mr. Lockit
Daphne Anderson
Lucy Lockit
Eric Pohlmann
Inn Keeper
Yvonne Furneaux
Jenny Diver
Kenneth Williams
Jack the Pot Boy
FAQ about The Beggar's Opera
What is The Beggar's Opera about?
Adaptation of John Gay's 18th century opera, featuring Laurence Olivier as MacHeath and Hugh Griffith as the Beggar.
When was The Beggar's Opera released?
The Beggar's Opera was released in 1953.
What genres does The Beggar's Opera belong to?
The Beggar's Opera is categorised as History, Crime, Music.
Who stars in The Beggar's Opera?
The cast of The Beggar's Opera includes Laurence Olivier, Hugh Griffith, George Rose, Stuart Burge, Cyril Conway.