Britten: Billy Budd
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.
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Britten: Billy Budd
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 25, 2011
Runtime
2h 55m
Genres
Music
User Score
100%
Original Title
Britten: Billy Budd
Production Companies
Opus Arte, Glynbourne, The Monument Trust, BBC
Director
Michael Grandage
Description
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.
Cast
Crew
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