Billy Budd

Name: Billy Budd
Genre: Music
Released: 1966-12-11
Duration: 2 h 38 min
Cast: Peter Pears, Peter Glossop, Michael Langdon, John Shirley-Quirk, Bryan Drake

1966·Movie·158 min

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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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About Billy Budd

Billy Budd is a 1966 English-language music film directed by Basil Coleman. The cast is led by Peter Pears, Peter Glossop, Michael Langdon. It has a runtime of 2h 38m.

Billy Budd was produced by BBC and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 11, 1966.

Director: Basil Coleman
Release date: December 11, 1966
Original language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Production: BBC

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Billy Budd cast & crew

Billy Budd was directed by Basil Coleman.

The cast features Peter Pears as Captain Vere, Peter Glossop as Billy Budd, Michael Langdon as John Claggart, and John Shirley-Quirk as Mr. Redburn.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Cedric Messina.

Is Billy Budd worth watching?

At 2h 38m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy music, Billy Budd is worth a place on your watchlist.

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