Sweeney Todd
Synopsis
In 1846, Anthony Hope sails into London with the mysterious Sweeney Todd, a once-naive barber whose life and marriage was uprooted by a corrupt justice system. Todd confides in Nellie Lovett, the owner of a local meat pie shop, and the two become partners, as Todd swears revenge on those that have wronged him and decides to take up his old profession.
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Freddie Jones is deadly effective as 'Sweeney Todd' 1970
Type: Clip • Published 2020-01-07
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Freddie Jones
Sweeney Todd
Peter Sallis
Brogden / Mundel / Hopkins
Russell Hunter
Crumbles / Dr. Fogg / Dr. Makepeace
Lewis Fiander
Mark Ingestrie
Heather Canning
Nelly Lovett / Molly
Mel Martin
Charley / Charlotte
Len Jones
Tobias
Barry Stanton
Beadle
Charles Morgan
Inspector Field
Roger Heathcott
Sergeant Hawthorn
Leon Collins
Poucher
Pitt Wilkinson
Face
Billy Smith
Sweeney Todd Jnr.
Peter Gordon
Brewster
Mark Moss
Cracknell
Alan Hay
Butler
Pat Goldin
Peter
Derek Hardwick
Hardaker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Collin
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincent Tilsley, George Dibdin-Pitt, Brian Brooke
- Original Score
- Wilfred Josephs
- Original Title
- Sweeney Todd
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Thames Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Collin
Vincent Tilsley, George Dibdin-Pitt, Brian Brooke
Wilfred Josephs
Reginald Collin
Department Leadership Roster
Reginald Collin
Director
Reginald Collin
Producer
Frederick Pusey
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweeney Todd
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What is Sweeney Todd about?
In 1846, Anthony Hope sails into London with the mysterious Sweeney Todd, a once-naive barber whose life and marriage was uprooted by a corrupt justice system. Todd confides in Nellie Lovett, the owner of a local meat pie shop, and the two become partners, as Todd swears revenge on those that have wronged him and decides to take up his old profession.
Who directed Sweeney Todd?
Sweeney Todd was directed by Reginald Collin.
Who stars in Sweeney Todd?
The principal cast of Sweeney Todd includes Freddie Jones, Peter Sallis, Russell Hunter, Lewis Fiander, Heather Canning.
When was Sweeney Todd released and how long is it?
Sweeney Todd was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Sweeney Todd?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sweeney Todd was composed by Wilfred Josephs.