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National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera

★ 4.5(4)20162h 51m

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Director: Nick Wickham
Release date: 2016-09-22
Runtime: 2h 51m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: National Theatre

National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera — trailer

About National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera

National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera is a 2016 movie in the Comedy and Music genres, directed by Nick Wickham, starring Rory Kinnear, Rosalie Craig and Haydn Gwynne. It has a runtime of 2 hours 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

As London's East End scrubs up for the coronation, Mr and Mrs Peachum gear up for a bumper day in the beggary business. Keeping tight control of the city's underground – and their daughter’s whereabouts.

Cast

Rory Kinnear

Captain Macheath, aka 'Mac the Knife'

Rosalie Craig

Polly Peachum

Haydn Gwynne

Celia Peachum

Nick Holder

Jonathan Jeremiah Peachum

Sharon Small

Jenny Diver

Peter de Jersey

Chief Inspector 'Tiger' Brown

Debbie Kurup

Lucy Brown

George Ikediashi

The Balladeern / Pastor Kimball

Sarah Amankwah

Filch

Dominic Tighe

Robert, aka The Iceman

Jamie Beddard

Matthias, aka The Shadow

Andrew Buckley

Walter, aka The Scholar

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

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How long is National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera?+

National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera has a runtime of 2 hours 51 minutes (171 minutes).

Who stars in National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera?+

National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera stars Rory Kinnear, Rosalie Craig, Haydn Gwynne, Nick Holder and Sharon Small.

When did National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera come out?+

National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera is a 2016 movie directed by Nick Wickham.

What genre is National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera?+

National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera is Comedy and Music film.

Who directed National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera?+

National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera was directed by Nick Wickham.