Movie

Billy Budd

19662h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Basil Coleman
Release date: 1966-12-11
Runtime: 2h 38m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About Billy Budd

Billy Budd is a 1966 movie in the Music genre, directed by Basil Coleman, starring Peter Pears, Peter Glossop and Michael Langdon. It has a runtime of 2 hours 38 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Billy Budd in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A version of Benjamin Britten's opera based on the Melville story. Will the virtuous young sailor Billy Budd be hanged for murder?

Cast

Peter Pears

Captain Vere

Peter Glossop

Billy Budd

Michael Langdon

John Claggart

John Shirley-Quirk

Mr. Redburn

Bryan Drake

David Kelly

Kenneth MacDonald

David Bowman

Dennis Wicks

Robert Tear

Robert Bowman

Delme Bryn Jones

Themes & keywords

operablack and white

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Billy Budd in United States?+

Billy Budd is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Billy Budd on Netflix?+

Billy Budd is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Billy Budd?+

Billy Budd has a runtime of 2 hours 38 minutes (158 minutes).

Who stars in Billy Budd?+

Billy Budd stars Peter Pears, Peter Glossop, Michael Langdon, John Shirley-Quirk and Bryan Drake.

When did Billy Budd come out?+

Billy Budd is a 1966 movie directed by Basil Coleman.

What genre is Billy Budd?+

Billy Budd is Music film.

Who directed Billy Budd?+

Billy Budd was directed by Basil Coleman.