Billy Budd
Synopsis
An opera by Benjamin Britten, on a libretto by E.M. Forster and Eric Crozier, adapted from the story by Herman Melville. Billy Budd is a young sailor aboard a British man-o'-war, persecuted by his master-at-arms, Claggart. Accused of mutiny, Budd accidently strikes Claggart dead, leaving Captain Vere with no choice but to hang him.
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Billy Budd- Britten- Full Opera
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-02-12
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barrie Gavin
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Crozier, E.M. Forster, Herman Melville
- Original Score
- Benjamin Britten
- Original Title
- Billy Budd
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Production Studios
- BBC, RM Arts, ENO: English National Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barrie Gavin
Eric Crozier, E.M. Forster, Herman Melville
Benjamin Britten
Department Leadership Roster
Barrie Gavin
Director
Eric Crozier
Writer
E.M. Forster
Writer
Herman Melville
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Billy Budd
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What is Billy Budd about?
An opera by Benjamin Britten, on a libretto by E.M. Forster and Eric Crozier, adapted from the story by Herman Melville. Billy Budd is a young sailor aboard a British man-o'-war, persecuted by his master-at-arms, Claggart. Accused of mutiny, Budd accidently strikes Claggart dead, leaving Captain Vere with no choice but to hang him.
Who directed Billy Budd?
Billy Budd was directed by Barrie Gavin.
Who stars in Billy Budd?
The principal cast of Billy Budd includes Thomas Allen, Philip Langridge, Richard van Allen, Phillip Guy-Bromley, Clive Bayley.
When was Billy Budd released and how long is it?
Billy Budd was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Billy Budd?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Billy Budd was composed by Benjamin Britten.