Billy Budd
Synopsis
A version of Benjamin Britten's opera based on the Melville story. Will the virtuous young sailor Billy Budd be hanged for murder?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Coleman
- Screenplay & Story
- Herman Melville
- Original Title
- Billy Budd
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Coleman
Herman Melville
Cedric Messina
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Coleman
Director
Cedric Messina
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Billy Budd
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What is Billy Budd about?
A version of Benjamin Britten's opera based on the Melville story. Will the virtuous young sailor Billy Budd be hanged for murder?
Who directed Billy Budd?
Billy Budd was directed by Basil Coleman.
Who stars in Billy Budd?
The principal cast of Billy Budd includes Peter Pears, Peter Glossop, Michael Langdon, John Shirley-Quirk, Bryan Drake.
When was Billy Budd released and how long is it?
Billy Budd was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 2h 38m.