The Wreckers
Synopsis
Les naufrageurs is a French-language opera in three acts composed by Dame Ethel Smyth to a libretto by Henry Brewster, telling of the plundering of ships by Cornish villagers. Completed in 1904, it was premiered in 1906 in Leipzig in a German translation, with cuts, before being championed by Sir Thomas Beecham and given performances in 1909 in London, now in an English translation as The Wreckers
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Glyndebourne: Ethel Smyth: The Wreckers (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-03
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Haswell, Melly Still
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Brewster
- Original Score
- Ethel Smyth
- Original Title
- The Wreckers
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Production Studios
- Glyndebourne Festival Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Haswell, Melly Still
Henry Brewster
Ethel Smyth
Emma Dixon
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Haswell
Director
Henry Brewster
Writer
Emma Dixon
Producer
Melly Still
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Wreckers.
Similar Titles to The Wreckers
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
10.0
8.0
9.0
9.5
More Like The Wreckers
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Wreckers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wreckers about?
Les naufrageurs is a French-language opera in three acts composed by Dame Ethel Smyth to a libretto by Henry Brewster, telling of the plundering of ships by Cornish villagers. Completed in 1904, it was premiered in 1906 in Leipzig in a German translation, with cuts, before being championed by Sir Thomas Beecham and given performances in 1909 in London, now in an English translation as The Wreckers
Who directed The Wreckers?
The Wreckers was directed by Jonathan Haswell, Melly Still.
Who stars in The Wreckers?
The principal cast of The Wreckers includes Philip Horst, Karis Tucker, James Rutherford, Rodrigo Porras Garulo, Lauren Fagan.
When was The Wreckers released and how long is it?
The Wreckers was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wreckers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wreckers was composed by Ethel Smyth.