Billy Budd

Billy Budd

1997
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Overview

John Dexter’s brilliant production of Britten’s searing opera stars Dwayne Croft in the title role of the handsome young sailor whose kindness and innocence cause his downfall. The great James Morris is Claggart, master-at-arms on the 18th-century warship Indomitable, who falsely accuses Billy of inciting a mutiny. Philip Langridge sings Captain Vere, the honest commander who knows that Billy is innocent but finds himself unable to save him. Steuart Bedford, Britten’s close collaborator during the last years of the composer’s life, is on the podium.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

Quick Facts

Release Date March 11, 1997
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Philip Langridge
Philip Langridge

Captain Vere

Dwayne Croft
Dwayne Croft

Billy Budd

James Morris
James Morris

Claggart

Julien Robbins
Julien Robbins

Lieutenant Ratcliffe

Anthony Dean Griffey
Anthony Dean Griffey

Arthur Jones

Paul Plishka
Paul Plishka

Dansker

Thomas Hammons
Thomas Hammons

Bosun

James Courtney
James Courtney

Mr. Flint

Key Crew

Eric Crozier
Writer
E.M. Forster
Writer
John Dexter
Director