Britten: Peter Grimes
Synopsis
Anthony Dean Griffey creates a haunting portrait of the outcast fisherman who struggles under the burden of presumed guilt. This chilling production by Tony Award-winning director John Doyle also features the superb Patricia Racette as the sympathetic Ellen Orford and the Met chorus in a truly hair-raising performance as the oppressively judgmental fishing village.
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MET Opera on DVD - Peter Grimes - Donald Runnciles
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-09-18
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Anthony Dean Griffey
Peter Grimes
Patricia Racette
Ellen Orford
Anthony Michaels-Moore
Balstrode
Felicity Palmer
Mrs. Sedley
Jill Grove
Auntie
Erin Morley
Niece
Dean Peterson
Hobson
John del Carlo
Swallow
Greg Fedderly
Bob Boles
Bernard Fitch
Rev. Horace Adams
Teddy Tahu Rhodes
Ned Keene
Leah Partridge
Niece
Logan William Erickson
John
Natalie Dessay
Self - Host
Donald Runnicles
Self - Conductor
MET Orchestra
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Halvorson, John Doyle
- Screenplay & Story
- Montagu Slater, George Crabbe
- Original Score
- Benjamin Britten
- Original Title
- Britten: Peter Grimes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 48m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Halvorson, John Doyle
Montagu Slater, George Crabbe
Benjamin Britten
Louisa Briccetti, Victoria Warivonchik, Peter Gelb
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Halvorson
Director
John Doyle
Director
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
Montagu Slater
Writer
Benjamin Britten
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Britten: Peter Grimes about?
Anthony Dean Griffey creates a haunting portrait of the outcast fisherman who struggles under the burden of presumed guilt. This chilling production by Tony Award-winning director John Doyle also features the superb Patricia Racette as the sympathetic Ellen Orford and the Met chorus in a truly hair-raising performance as the oppressively judgmental fishing village.
Who directed Britten: Peter Grimes?
Britten: Peter Grimes was directed by Gary Halvorson, John Doyle.
Who stars in Britten: Peter Grimes?
The principal cast of Britten: Peter Grimes includes Anthony Dean Griffey, Patricia Racette, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Felicity Palmer, Jill Grove.
When was Britten: Peter Grimes released and how long is it?
Britten: Peter Grimes was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Britten: Peter Grimes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Britten: Peter Grimes was composed by Benjamin Britten.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Britten: Peter Grimes?
Britten: Peter Grimes holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).