Billy Budd
An opera by Benjamin Britten, on a libretto by E.M. Forster and Eric Crozier, adapted from the story by Herman Melville. Billy Budd is a young sailor aboard a British man-o'-war, persecuted by his master-at-arms, Claggart. Accused of mutiny, Budd accidently strikes Claggart dead, leaving Captain Vere with no choice but to hang him.
Director: Barrie Gavin
Runtime: 155 min
Cast
- Thomas Allen - Billy Budd
- Philip Langridge - Captain Vere
- Richard Van Allan - Claggart
- Phillip Guy-Bromley - Mr flint
- Clive Bayley - RatCliffe
- Edward Byles - Red Whiskers
- Neil Howlett - Mr Redburn
Screenplay
Music: Benjamin Britten
Production: BBC, RM Arts, ENO: English National Opera
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Barrie Gavin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Billy Budd about?
- An opera by Benjamin Britten, on a libretto by E.M. Forster and Eric Crozier, adapted from the story by Herman Melville. Billy Budd is a young sailor aboard a British man-o'-war, persecuted by his master-at-arms, Claggart. Accused of mutiny, Budd accidently strikes Claggart dead, leaving Captain Vere with no choice but to hang him.
- Who directed Billy Budd?
- Billy Budd was directed by Barrie Gavin.
- Who stars in Billy Budd?
- Billy Budd stars Thomas Allen, Philip Langridge, Richard Van Allan, Phillip Guy-Bromley, Clive Bayley, Edward Byles.
- How long is Billy Budd?
- Billy Budd has a runtime of 2h 35m (155 minutes).
- Where was Billy Budd produced?
- Billy Budd was produced in United Kingdom.