The Beggar's Opera (Movie)

1953 / Director: Peter Brook / Avg Rating: 6.2 out of 10

Adaptation of John Gay's 18th century opera, featuring Laurence Olivier as MacHeath and Hugh Griffith as the Beggar.

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