Lovett are dancing in her storefront after they finalize their plan of what to do with the bodies, depp is holding a butchers cleaver in one hand. Sweeney todd directed by tim burton starring johnny depp, helena bonham carter, alan rickman, and sacha baron cohen. Previously, todds childhood was crushed by injustice when he spent 20 years in gaol for a crime. Tim burtons film adaptation of sweeney todd the demon barber of fleet street smacks its lips at the prospect of such a meal, and so it should. Sweeney todd and many of the other sondheim shows are similar to operas. Stephen sondheims awardwinning musical thriller comes to the big screen in this adaptation directed by tim burton and starring johnny depp, helena bonham carter, sacha baron cohen, timothy spall. The demon barber of fleet street also known simply as sweeney todd is a 2007 musical period slasher film directed by tim burton and an adaptation of stephen sondheim and hugh wheelers tony awardwinning 1979 musical of the same name. For the holidays, tim burton serves up the sugarplum tale of serialkilling barber sweeney todd johnny depp, who slits the throats of his customers and. The film features actor tod slaughter in one of his most famous roles as the barber sweeney todd. The demon barber of fleet street written by john logan music and lyrics by stephen sondheim adapted from the stage musical sweeney todd.
Based on the location of the barbers chair with the picture window in todds barber shop and the layout of the exterior of the building, there is no possible way that the chute behind the chair would be able to dump the bodies directly into the basement without going through the center of ms. With johnny depp, helena bonham carter, alan rickman, timothy spall. Oct 04, 2007 sweeney todd directed by tim burton starring johnny depp, helena bonham carter, alan rickman, and sacha baron cohen. This is maybe not as well known as the johnny depp musical a few years ago, but it is absolutely one to watch. Unfortunately, as much as i love johnny depp and helena bonham carter dont. The demon barber of fleet street music and lyrics by stephen sondheim book by hugh wheeler based on a version of sweeney todd by christopher bond 18th december, 2006 page 1. In this particular version, filmed for bbc in 2006, todd ray winstoneis a barber who spent twenty years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Gothic horror musical about a man driven to homicidal madness after returning from an unjust jail sentence that tragically cost him his family. The demon barber of fleet street was one of composer steven sondheims most beautiful and operatic scores, and debatably his most inventive stage production to date.
Sweeney todd opened on broadway in 1979 and in the west end in 1980. The demon barber of fleet street dvd in the victorian london, the barber benjamin barker is married to the gorgeous lucy and they have a lovely child, johanna. I like tim burtons work and all of the actors in the movie. In the wide shots of them dancing, the cleaver is noticeably lower than in the close ups, where the cleaver appears to be at the level of mrs.
With ray winstone, essie davis, david warner, tom hardy. It is based on the 1973 book by english author christopher bond. Sweeney todd movie vs musical cheap theatre tickets. It was first performed at the crescent theatre, birmingham. The film retells the victorian melodramatic tale of sweeney todd, an english barber and.
The beauty of lucy attracts the attention of the corrupt judge turpin, who falsely accuses the barber of a crime that he did not commit and abuses lucy later after. Dec 21, 2007 the infamous story of benjamin barker, a. We let you watch movies online without having to register or paying, with over 0 movies and tvseries. The demon barber of fleet street is an old story, and there have been many telling of it both in film and broadway. Stephen sondheims awardwinning musical thriller comes to the big screen in this adaptation directed by tim burton and starring johnny depp.
Johnny depp and tim burton join forces again in a bigscreen adaptation of stephen sondheims awardwinning musical. Dec, 2007 for the holidays, tim burton serves up the sugarplum tale of serialkilling barber sweeney todd johnny depp, who slits the throats of his customers and then, with the help of bakeshop owner mrs. Sweeney todd the demon barber of fleet street twodisc special collectors edition. The infamous story of benjamin barker, aka sweeney todd, who sets up a barber shop in london which is the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, mrs. Its todd now, sweeney todd, and he will have his revenge. With tod slaughter, stella rho, john singer, eve lister.
Previously, todd s childhood was crushed by injustice when he spent 20 years in gaol for a crime. Benjamin barker, later known as sweeney todd, is the main protagonist and title character of the broadway musical and its film adaptation. Depp stars in the title role as a man unjustly sent to. May 02, 2012 johnny depp and tim burton join forces again in a bigscreen adaptation of stephen sondheims awardwinning musical thriller sweeney todd. Sweeney todd george hearn returns to london to uncover the past, along the way meeting mrs. Johnny depp and tim burton join forces again in a bigscreen adaptation of stephen sondheims awardwinning musical thriller sweeney todd. The music was written to show how the world was perceived by todd, almost in the manner of a horror film knapp and baltimore 1. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Sweeney todd 2007 movie mistakes, goofs and bloopers.
Nellie lovett dame angela lansbury, and begins to start his life of crime. Sweeney moviestage differences spoilers message board. Mar 15, 2012 stephen sondheims awardwinning musical thriller comes to the big screen in this adaptation directed by tim burton and starring johnny depp, helena bonham carter, sacha baron cohen, timothy spall. The demon barber of fleet street 2007 full movie online myflixer myflixer is a free movies streaming site with zero ads. From full choruss to semioperatic arias this show really does have everything you could wish for in a musical. Sweeney todd 18 movie clip no place like london 2007 hd duration. The demon barber of fleet street also known simply as sweeney todd is a 2007 musical period slasher film directed by tim burton and an adaptation of stephen sondheim and hugh wheeler s tony award winning 1979 musical of the same name.
A fleet street barber recounts the story of sweeney todd, a notorious barber who in the last century murdered many customers for their money. As a fan of tim burtons films i had high hopes for sweeney todd and from the distinctive opening credits i knew i was on familiar burton ground and in for a treat. The stage musical has one of the boldest broadway scores ever heard, using a mix of genres and styles to create an unforgettable sound. Sweeney todd 1962, a fouract melodrama adapted from the string of pearls by brian j burton who also composed new songs and lyrics. Sweeney todd 28 movie clip my friends 2007 hd youtube. The infamous story of benjamin barker, aka sweeney todd, who sets up a barber shop in. With angela lansbury, george hearn, cris groenendaal, sara woods. Rent sweeney todd 2007 starring johnny depp and helena bonham carter on dvd and bluray. Sweeney todd 78 movie clip by the sea 2007 hd youtube. The demon barber of fleet street critics consensus full of pith and grand guignol grossness, this macabre musical is perfectly helmed and highly entertaining. The demon barber of fleet street 1979 is a musical and thriller set in victorian england about a murderous barber who extracts revenge on unsuspecting people in london for the cruel abuse of his wife. Based on the location of the barbers chair with the picture window in todd s barber shop and the layout of the exterior of the building, there is no possible way that the chute behind the chair would be able to dump the bodies directly into the basement without going through the center of ms. The demon barber of fleet street often referred to simply as sweeney todd is a 1979 musical with music and lyrics by stephen sondheim and a book by hugh wheeler.
This deluxe complete edition of the sweeney todd film soundtrack contains the complete music from the film. Sweeney todd 88 movie clip bloody vengeance 2007 hd. It is based on the 1973 play of the same name by christopher bond. The demon barber of fleet street is a 1936 british drama horror film produced and directed by george king, and written by frederick hayward, h.
Take a look back at johnny depps movie and tv career in photos. In the victorian london, the barber benjamin barker is married to the gorgeous lucy and they have a lovely child, johanna. A 1926 silent movie now lost reportedly played it for laughs. Johnny depp, helena bonham carter, alan rickman, timothy spall, sacha baron cohen, jamie campbell bower, laura michelle kelly, jayne wisener, ed sanders, gracie may, ava may, gabriella freeman, tim burton, brenda berrisford, derek frey, john logan, katterli frauenfelder, christopher bond, hugh. Sweeney todd, the demon barber of fleet street 1973, a play by the british playwright christopher bond. Mar 15, 2012 sweeney todd 18 movie clip no place like london 2007 hd duration. In this movie, he actually has to sing and the result is a jaunty mix of anthony newley and david bowie. Sweeney todd skillfully weaves the most popular elements of the legend into a plausible story, adding in sardonic humor, nihilistic philosophy, and a few gruesome twists that will be appreciated by anyone with a taste for the macabre. He uses londons industrial revolution as the musicals coal dustcovered foundation. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. The demon barber of fleet street features the great tod slaughter, wringing his hands and. Rent sweeney todd 2007 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. For many a poor orphan lad the first square meal he ever had was a hot meat pie made out of his dadfrom sweeney todd the barber. Dec 20, 2007 for many a poor orphan lad the first square meal he ever had was a hot meat pie made out of his dadfrom sweeney todd the barber.
Producer walter parkes stated, all these things that could be described as difficulties could also be the movies greatest strengths. The film retells the victorian melodramatic tale of sweeney todd, an english barber and serial killer who murders his customers with a straight. Sweeney todd winstone, understandably the films protagonist, runs a barber shop in fleet street. The beauty of lucy attracts the attention of the corrupt judge turpin, who falsely accuses the barber of a crime that he did not commit and abuses lucy later after gaining.
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