The Beggar’s Opera
Synopsis
The Beggar's Opera is one of the earliest examples of a Musical in the history of theater (from which Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill drew inspiration for the Threepenny Opera). A crowd of thieves and prostitutes, fences and swindlers, speaking various dialects with Peppe Servillo as the shady fence, Angela Baraldi (the wife), Marco Alemanno and opera singer Borja Quiza Martinez (Captain Uccello) directed by Lucio Dalla. New translation and dramaturgical version by Giuseppe Di Leva of John Gay's play transported from the slums of 18th-century London to the Bologna of today.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucio Dalla
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gay
- Original Title
- The Beggar’s Opera
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucio Dalla
John Gay
Department Leadership Roster
Lucio Dalla
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Beggar’s Opera.
More Like The Beggar’s Opera
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Beggar’s Opera
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Beggar’s Opera about?
The Beggar's Opera is one of the earliest examples of a Musical in the history of theater (from which Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill drew inspiration for the Threepenny Opera). A crowd of thieves and prostitutes, fences and swindlers, speaking various dialects with Peppe Servillo as the shady fence, Angela Baraldi (the wife), Marco Alemanno and opera singer Borja Quiza Martinez (Captain Uccello) directed by Lucio Dalla. New translation and dramaturgical version by Giuseppe Di Leva of John Gay's play transported from the slums of 18th-century London to the Bologna of today.
Who directed The Beggar’s Opera?
The Beggar’s Opera was directed by Lucio Dalla.
Who stars in The Beggar’s Opera?
The principal cast of The Beggar’s Opera includes Peppe Servillo, Angela Baraldi, Marco Alemanno, Borja Quiza Martinez.
When was The Beggar’s Opera released and how long is it?
The Beggar’s Opera was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.