Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
“Never forget. Never forgive.”
Synopsis
The infamous story of Benjamin Barker, a.k.a Sweeney Todd, who sets up a barber shop down in London which is the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett. Based on the hit Broadway musical.
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Johnny Depp
Sweeney Todd
Helena Bonham Carter
Mrs. Lovett
Alan Rickman
Judge Turpin
Timothy Spall
Beadle
Sacha Baron Cohen
Pirelli
Jamie Campbell Bower
Anthony
Laura Michelle Kelly
Lucy / Beggar Woman
Jayne Wisener
Johanna
Ed Sanders
Toby
Gracie May Weldon
Baby Johanna
Ava May
Baby Johanna
Jody Halse
Policeman
Aron Paramor
Policeman
Lee Whitlock
Policeman
Nick Haverson
Pirelli / Todd Customer
Mandy Holliday
Pirelli / Todd Customer
Colin Higgins
Elixir Sniffing Customer
John Paton
Gasping Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 21, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 10, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$153.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.07x
+$103.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Burton
- Screenplay & Story
- John Logan
- Original Score
- Stephen Sondheim
- Original Title
- Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $50M
- Worldwide Gross
- $153.4M
- Production Studios
- DreamWorks Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, The Zanuck Company, Dombey Street Productions, Parkes+MacDonald Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Burton
John Logan, Stephen Sondheim, Hugh Wheeler
Stephen Sondheim
Dariusz Wolski
Chris Lebenzon
Patrick McCormick, Richard D. Zanuck, John Logan, Laurie MacDonald, Walter F. Parkes
Department Leadership Roster
Colleen Atwood
Costume Design
John Logan
Screenplay
Tim Burton
Director
Chas Jarrett
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dante Ferretti
Production Design
Richard D. Zanuck
Producer
Chris Lebenzon
Editor
John Logan
Producer
Dariusz Wolski
Director of Photography
Laurie MacDonald
Producer
Walter F. Parkes
Producer
Stephen Sondheim
Original Music Composer
Gary Brozenich
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
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What is Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street about?
The infamous story of Benjamin Barker, a.k.a Sweeney Todd, who sets up a barber shop down in London which is the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett. Based on the hit Broadway musical.
Who directed Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street was directed by Tim Burton.
Who stars in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
The principal cast of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street includes Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Timothy Spall, Sacha Baron Cohen.
When was Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street released and how long is it?
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $153.4M at the worldwide box office (3.07 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street was composed by Stephen Sondheim.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).