The Tale of Sweeney Todd
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Synopsis
The fictional tale of the murderous 19th century barber (Ben Kinglsey) who sold his kills to a neighboring butcher (Joanna Lumley) for her renowned meat pies. A young innocent (Selina Boyack) and the dashing inspector (Campbell Scott) who tries to solve the murders are also thrown into the mix.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hamptons International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Schlesinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Buckman, Peter Shaw
- Original Score
- Richard Rodney Bennett
- Original Title
- The Tale of Sweeney Todd
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Schlesinger
Peter Buckman, Peter Shaw
Richard Rodney Bennett
Martin Fuhrer
Mark Day
Morgan O'Sullivan, Monica Foster, Paul Lowin, Gary Dartnall, Ted Swanson
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Buckman
Writer
Morgan O'Sullivan
Producer
Monica Foster
Producer
Paul Lowin
Producer
John Schlesinger
Director
Gary Dartnall
Producer
Ted Swanson
Producer
Robert Halmi Jr.
Producer
Joan Bergin
Costume Design
Malcolm Thornton
Production Design
Mark Day
Editor
Richard Rodney Bennett
Original Music Composer
Martin Fuhrer
Director of Photography
Peter Shaw
Producer
Peter Shaw
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tale of Sweeney Todd
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What is The Tale of Sweeney Todd about?
The fictional tale of the murderous 19th century barber (Ben Kinglsey) who sold his kills to a neighboring butcher (Joanna Lumley) for her renowned meat pies. A young innocent (Selina Boyack) and the dashing inspector (Campbell Scott) who tries to solve the murders are also thrown into the mix.
Who directed The Tale of Sweeney Todd?
The Tale of Sweeney Todd was directed by John Schlesinger.
Who stars in The Tale of Sweeney Todd?
The principal cast of The Tale of Sweeney Todd includes Ben Kingsley, Campbell Scott, Joanna Lumley, Selina Boyack, David Wilmot.
When was The Tale of Sweeney Todd released and how long is it?
The Tale of Sweeney Todd was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tale of Sweeney Todd?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tale of Sweeney Todd was composed by Richard Rodney Bennett.