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Britten: Billy Budd

U20112h 55mMichael Grandage

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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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What is Britten: Billy Budd (2011) 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 stars in Britten: Billy Budd?

Britten: Billy Budd stars John Mark Ainsley (Captain Vere), Michael Wallace (First Mate), Matthew Rose (Mr Flint), Richard Mosley-Evans (Bosun), John Moore (Donald). The film was directed by Michael Grandage.

How long is Britten: Billy Budd?

Britten: Billy Budd has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2011. It is rated U.

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