Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street
“Brownbeards, Blackbeards, Redbeards. He Polished Them All Off!”
Synopsis
It is England in the 1830s. London's dockside is teeming with ships and sailors who have made their fortune in foreign lands. Sweeney Todd, a Fleet Street barber, awaits the arrival of men whose first port of call is for a good, close shave. For most it will be the last time they are seen alive. Using a specially designed barber's chair, Sweeney Todd despatches his victims to the cellar below, where he robs them of their new found fortunes and chops their remains into small pieces. Meanwhile, Mrs Lovett is enjoying a roaring trade for her popular penny meat pies.
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Tod Slaughter
Sweeney Todd
Stella Rho
Mrs Lovatt
John Singer
Tobias Rag
Eve Lister
Johanna Oakle
Bruce Seton
Mark
D.J. Williams
Stephen Oakley
Davina Whitehouse
Nan
Jerry Verno
Pearley
Graham Soutten
Beadle (as Ben Souten)
Billy Holland
Mr. Parsons
Norman Pierce
Mr. Findlay
Aubrey Mallalieu
Trader Paterson
Henry B. Longhurst
Man On The Quayside Who Talks To Sweeney Todd (uncredited)
Ben Williams
Captain Stephenson (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George King
- Screenplay & Story
- George Dibdin-Pitt, H.F. Maltby, Frederick Hayward
- Original Score
- Eric Ansell
- Original Title
- Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- George King Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George King
George Dibdin-Pitt, H.F. Maltby, Frederick Hayward
Eric Ansell
Jack Parker
John Seabourne Sr.
George King
Department Leadership Roster
George King
Director
Frederick Hayward
Writer
Jack Parker
Director of Photography
John Seabourne Sr.
Editor
George King
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street about?
It is England in the 1830s. London's dockside is teeming with ships and sailors who have made their fortune in foreign lands. Sweeney Todd, a Fleet Street barber, awaits the arrival of men whose first port of call is for a good, close shave. For most it will be the last time they are seen alive. Using a specially designed barber's chair, Sweeney Todd despatches his victims to the cellar below, where he robs them of their new found fortunes and chops their remains into small pieces. Meanwhile, Mrs Lovett is enjoying a roaring trade for her popular penny meat pies.
Who directed Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street was directed by George King.
Who stars in Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
The principal cast of Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street includes Tod Slaughter, Stella Rho, John Singer, Eve Lister, Bruce Seton.
When was Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street released and how long is it?
Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street was composed by Eric Ansell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).