Summary An opera by Benjamin Britten, on a libretto by E.M. Forster and Eric Crozier, adapted from the story by Herman Melville. Billy Budd is a young sailor aboard a British man-o'-war, persecuted by his master-at-arms, Claggart. Accused of mutiny, Budd accidently strikes Claggart dead, leaving Captain Vere with no choice but to hang him. View more details
Directed : Barrie Gavin
Written : Herman Melville E.M. Forster Eric Crozier
Stars : Philip Langridge Thomas Allen Richard Van Allan Phillip Guy Bromley
Genres : Drama Music
Release date : Sep 24, 1983
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) RM Arts
Summary An opera by Benjamin Britten, on a libretto by E.M. Forster and Eric Crozier, adapted from the story by Herman Melville. Billy Budd is a young sailor aboard a British man-o'-war, persecuted by his master-at-arms, Claggart. Accused of mutiny, Budd accidently strikes Claggart dead, leaving Captain Vere with no choice but to hang him. View more details
Genres : Drama Music
Release date : Sep 24, 1983
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) RM Arts
