Britten: Billy Budd (2011)
Captain Vere, an old man, is haunted by a moment in his life when he was tested and found wanting. Based on Herman Melville's novella of naval life in the late 18th Century, Benjamin Britten's 'Billy Budd' is a gripping reflection on good and evil, innocence and corruption.
Director: Michael Grandage
Genre: Music
Runtime: 175 min
Release Date: April 25, 2011
Cast
- John Mark Ainsley - Captain Vere
- Michael Wallace - First Mate
- Matthew Rose - Mr Flint
- Richard Mosley-Evans - Bosun
- John Moore - Donald
- Peter Gijsbertsen - Maintop
- Ben Johnson - Novice
- Colin Judson - Squeak
- Iain Paterson - Mr Redburn
- Darren Jeffrey - Lieutenant Radcliffe
Production: Opus Arte, Glynbourne, The Monument Trust, BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
opera
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Britten: Billy Budd about?
- Captain Vere, an old man, is haunted by a moment in his life when he was tested and found wanting. Based on Herman Melville's novella of naval life in the late 18th Century, Benjamin Britten's 'Billy Budd' is a gripping reflection on good and evil, innocence and corruption.
- Who directed Britten: Billy Budd?
- Britten: Billy Budd was directed by Michael Grandage.
- Who stars in Britten: Billy Budd?
- Britten: Billy Budd stars John Mark Ainsley, Michael Wallace, Matthew Rose, Richard Mosley-Evans, John Moore, Peter Gijsbertsen.
- How long is Britten: Billy Budd?
- Britten: Billy Budd has a runtime of 2h 55m (175 minutes).
- What genre is Britten: Billy Budd?
- Britten: Billy Budd is a Music film.
- Where was Britten: Billy Budd produced?
- Britten: Billy Budd was produced in United Kingdom.