Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2014)
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.
Director: Lonny Price
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Drama, Music, TV Movie
Runtime: 144 min
Release Date: September 26, 2014
Cast
- Bryn Terfel - Sweeney Todd
- Emma Thompson - Mrs. Lovett
- Jay Armstrong Johnson - Anthony Hope
- Erin Mackey - Johanna
- Kyle Brenn - Tobias Ragg
- Philip Quast - Judge Turpin
- Jeff Blumenkrantz - The Beadle
- Audra McDonald - Beggar Woman
- Christian Borle - Pirelli
- Zachary James - Ensemble
Screenplay
- Stephen Sondheim (Musical)
- Hugh Wheeler
- Christopher Bond (Theatre Play)
- Stephen Sondheim (Lyricist)
- Stephen Sondheim
Music: Stephen Sondheim, Stephen Sondheim
Editing: Gary Bradley
Production: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution, Spirit of Vengeance and Unrelenting Anger, Revenge Served Cold and Bitter, Musical Spectacle
Keywords
london, england, musical, based on play or musical, revenge, live performance, lust, incest, pie, beadle, political corruption, based on myths, legends or folklore, barber, 19th century, live theatre, vengeance
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street 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: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
- Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street was directed by Lonny Price.
- Who stars in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
- Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street stars Bryn Terfel, Emma Thompson, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Erin Mackey, Kyle Brenn, Philip Quast.
- How long is Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
- Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street has a runtime of 2h 24m (144 minutes).
- What genre is Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
- Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a Horror, Thriller, Drama, Music, TV Movie film.
- Where was Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street produced?
- Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
- The themes of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street include: Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution, Spirit of Vengeance and Unrelenting Anger, Revenge Served Cold and Bitter, Musical Spectacle.