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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

19822h 20mHal Prince,Terry Hughes
IMDb 8.3
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"A musical thriller."

In 1846, Anthony Hope sails into London with the mysterious Sweeney Todd, a once-naive barber whose life and marriage was uprooted by a corrupt justice system. Todd confides in Nellie Lovett, the owner of a local meat pie shop, and the two become partners, as Todd swears revenge on those that have wronged him and decides to take up his old profession.

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What is Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982) about?

In 1846, Anthony Hope sails into London with the mysterious Sweeney Todd, a once-naive barber whose life and marriage was uprooted by a corrupt justice system. Todd confides in Nellie Lovett, the owner of a local meat pie shop, and the two become partners, as Todd swears revenge on those that have wronged him and decides to take up his old profession.

Who stars in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street stars George Hearn (Sweeney Todd), Angela Lansbury (Nellie Lovett), Cris Groenendaal (Anthony Hope), Sara Woods (Beggar Woman), Edmund Lyndeck (Judge Turpin). The film was directed by Hal Prince.

How long is Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1982.

Is Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street worth watching?

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street holds an IMDb rating of 8.3/10. Fans of Music, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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