Billy Budd (1997)
John Dexter’s brilliant production of Britten’s searing opera stars Dwayne Croft in the title role of the handsome young sailor whose kindness and innocence cause his downfall. The great James Morris is Claggart, master-at-arms on the 18th-century warship Indomitable, who falsely accuses Billy of inciting a mutiny. Philip Langridge sings Captain Vere, the honest commander who knows that Billy is innocent but finds himself unable to save him. Steuart Bedford, Britten’s close collaborator during the last years of the composer’s life, is on the podium.
Director: John Dexter
Genre: Music
Release Date: March 11, 1997
Cast
- Philip Langridge - Captain Vere
- Dwayne Croft - Billy Budd
- James Morris - Claggart
- Julien Robbins - Lieutenant Ratcliffe
- Anthony Dean Griffey - Arthur Jones
- Paul Plishka - Dansker
- Thomas Hammons - Bosun
- James Courtney - Mr. Flint
Screenplay
- E.M. Forster
- Eric Crozier
- Herman Melville (Original Story)
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
opera
More Films by Director: John Dexter
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Billy Budd about?
- John Dexter’s brilliant production of Britten’s searing opera stars Dwayne Croft in the title role of the handsome young sailor whose kindness and innocence cause his downfall. The great James Morris is Claggart, master-at-arms on the 18th-century warship Indomitable, who falsely accuses Billy of inciting a mutiny. Philip Langridge sings Captain Vere, the honest commander who knows that Billy is innocent but finds himself unable to save him. Steuart Bedford, Britten’s close collaborator during the last years of the composer’s life, is on the podium.
- Who directed Billy Budd?
- Billy Budd was directed by John Dexter.
- Who stars in Billy Budd?
- Billy Budd stars Philip Langridge, Dwayne Croft, James Morris, Julien Robbins, Anthony Dean Griffey, Paul Plishka.
- What genre is Billy Budd?
- Billy Budd is a Music film.