About the Film
A version of Benjamin Britten's opera based on the Melville story. Will the virtuous young sailor Billy Budd be hanged for murder?
✨ The Watchlist Wizard Verdict
The Vibe: Billy Budd is a captivating and well-crafted music movie from 1966. Directed by Basil Coleman, and starring Peter Pears, Peter Glossop, Michael Langdon A version of Benjamin Britten's opera based on the Melville story.
Time Investment: At 2h 38m, this is an epic-length movie that rewards patient viewers with a deeply immersive experience.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies, Billy Budd deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Production Specs
Status Released
Released 1966-12-11
Runtime 2h 38m
Budget N/A
Revenue N/A
Language EN
Top Billed Cast
Peter Pears Captain Vere
Peter Glossop Billy Budd
Michael Langdon John Claggart
John Shirley-Quirk Mr. Redburn
Bryan Drake
David Kelly
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