Britten: Billy Budd
Synopsis
Captain Vere, an old man, is haunted by a moment in his life when he was tested and found wanting. Based on Herman Melville's novella of naval life in the late 18th Century, Benjamin Britten's 'Billy Budd' is a gripping reflection on good and evil, innocence and corruption.
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Glyndebourne: Billy Budd (Captured Live 2010) - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-05
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John Mark Ainsley
Captain Vere
Michael Wallace
First Mate
Matthew Rose
Mr Flint
Richard Mosley-Evans
Bosun
John Moore
Donald
Peter Gijsbertsen
Maintop
Ben Johnson
Novice
Colin Judson
Squeak
Iain Paterson
Mr Redburn
Darren Jeffrey
Lieutenant Radcliffe
Phillip Ens
Claggart
Alasdair Elliott
Red Whiskers
Toby Girling
Arthur Jones
Jacques Imbrailo
Billy Budd
John-Owen Miley-Read
Second Mate
Alexander Robin Baker
Novice's Friend
Mark Elder
Conductor
Jeremy White
Dansker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Grandage
- Original Title
- Britten: Billy Budd
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Production Studios
- Opus Arte, Glynbourne, The Monument Trust, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Grandage
François Roussillon, Toni Hajal
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Grandage
Director
François Roussillon
Producer
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Britten: Billy Budd about?
Captain Vere, an old man, is haunted by a moment in his life when he was tested and found wanting. Based on Herman Melville's novella of naval life in the late 18th Century, Benjamin Britten's 'Billy Budd' is a gripping reflection on good and evil, innocence and corruption.
Who directed Britten: Billy Budd?
Britten: Billy Budd was directed by Michael Grandage.
Who stars in Britten: Billy Budd?
The principal cast of Britten: Billy Budd includes John Mark Ainsley, Michael Wallace, Matthew Rose, Richard Mosley-Evans, John Moore.
When was Britten: Billy Budd released and how long is it?
Britten: Billy Budd was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Britten: Billy Budd?
Britten: Billy Budd holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).