The Beggar's Opera

1983 NR 2h 15m 6.3

A historical adaptation of John Gay's 18th Century ballad opera, exuberantly performed for BBC television. With its story of a condemned highwayman, it brings to life the greed, lust and corruption of low-life London.

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Info about The Beggar's Opera

Studio(s): British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), RM Arts

Originally Released: Jan 01, 1983

Genres: Crime, Musical