Review of The Beggar's Opera (1991) by Michael T — 11 Aug 2017
Colorful, cinematic version of John Gay's 1728 musical, which was the basis for Brecht and Weill's The Threepenny Opera; Laurence Olivier does his own singing as The Beggar, and is supported by a good ensemble cast.
This review of The Beggar's Opera (1991) was written by Michael T on 11 Aug 2017.
The Beggar's Opera has generally received mixed reviews.
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