Billy Budd (1966)
A version of Benjamin Britten's opera based on the Melville story. Will the virtuous young sailor Billy Budd be hanged for murder?
Director: Basil Coleman
Genre: Music
Runtime: 158 min
Release Date: December 11, 1966
Cast
- Peter Pears - Captain Vere
- Peter Glossop - Billy Budd
- Michael Langdon - John Claggart
- John Shirley-Quirk - Mr. Redburn
- Bryan Drake
- David Kelly
- Kenneth MacDonald
- David Bowman
- Dennis Wicks
- Robert Tear
Screenplay
- Herman Melville (Author)
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
opera, black and white
More Films by Director: Basil Coleman
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Billy Budd stars Peter Pears, Peter Glossop, Michael Langdon, John Shirley-Quirk, Bryan Drake, David Kelly.
- How long is Billy Budd?
- Billy Budd has a runtime of 2h 38m (158 minutes).
- What genre is Billy Budd?
- Billy Budd is a Music film.
- Where was Billy Budd produced?
- Billy Budd was produced in United Kingdom.