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MASTER SCORE 83.7 / 100
1982·Drama / Horror / Musical·2h 20m

SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET

“A musical thriller.”

In 1846, Anthony Hope sails into London with the mysterious Sweeney Todd, a once-naive barber whose life and marriage was uprooted by a corrupt justice system. Todd confides in Nellie Lovett, the owner of a local meat pie shop, and the two become partners, as Todd swears revenge on those that have wronged him and decides to take up his old profession.

Above the Line
Terry Hughes·DirectorHugh Wheeler·WriterStephen Sondheim·WriterDave Hilmer·Camera OperatorStephen Sondheim·Original Music ComposerKen Laski·Editor
Cast
George Hearn·Sweeney ToddAngela Lansbury·Nellie LovettCris Groenendaal·Anthony HopeSara Woods·Beggar WomanEdmund Lyndeck·Judge TurpinCalvin Remsberg·The BeadleBetsy Joslyn·JohannaKen Jennings·Tobias RaggSal Mistretta·PirelliSpain Logue·The Birdseller
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Hal Prince·DirectorTerry Hughes·DirectorHal Prince·Stage DirectorSandra Pearson·Assistant Director
Writing· 6
Hugh Wheeler·WriterStephen Sondheim·WriterStephen Sondheim·MusicalHugh Wheeler·MusicalChristopher Bond·Theatre PlayStephen Sondheim·Lyricist
Camera· 2
Dave Hilmer·Camera OperatorMike Keeler·Camera Operator
Editing· 2
Ken Laski·EditorJimmy B. Frazier·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Stephen Sondheim·Original Music ComposerStephen Sondheim·SongsJerry Clemans·Audio Post Coordinator
Art & Design· 4
Eugene Lee·Set DesignerFranne Lee·Costume DesignerChristy Ann Newquist·Makeup ArtistSheryl Ptak·Makeup Artist
Production· 7
Arnold M. Huberman·Executive ProducerBonnie Burns·ProducerEllen Krass·Executive ProducerArcher King·Executive ProducerPhyllis J. Nelson·Associate ProducerFrank Hartenstein·Production ManagerJames Rich, Jr.·Executive In Charge Of Production
Other Departments· 2
Lyndell Quiyou·Wig DesignerGloria Rivera·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
83.7
OF 100
Master Score
8.3
OF 10
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