Billy Budd (1970)
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01 Jan 1970
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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.
Featured Crew
| Barrie Gavin | Director |
| Eric Crozier | Writer |
| E.M. Forster | Writer |
| Herman Melville | Writer |
| Benjamin Britten | Music |
| Tim Albery | Assistant Director |
