Movie Description
Billy Budd
(1988)Overview
An opera by Benjamin Britten, on a libretto by E.M. Forster and Eric Crozier, adapted from the story by Herman Melville. Billy Budd is a young sailor aboard a British man-o'-war, persecuted by his master-at-arms, Claggart. Accused of mutiny, Budd accidently strikes Claggart dead, leaving Captain Vere with no choice but to hang him.
Featured Crew
Cast
Billy Budd
Captain Vere
Claggart
Mr flint
RatCliffe
Red Whiskers
Mr Redburn
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Facts
Original TitleBilly Budd
Status Released
Release Information
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1988-01-01
Original Language
Runtime 02h 35m
Production CompaniesBBC,RM Arts,ENO: English National Opera
Genres
- Music
