Britten: Billy Budd

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 25, 2011

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

BBC,Opus Arte,Glynbourne,The Monument Trust

Cast

John Mark Ainsley,Michael Wallace,Jeremy White,Darren Jeffrey,Colin Judson,Phillip Ens,Alasdair Elliott,John Moore,London Philharmonic Orchestra,Iain Patersonand 10 more

Director

Michael Grandage

Producer

François Roussillon,Toni Hajal

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt12517302