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Brecht, Bertolt 1898-1956 Film and video adaptations Criminals England London History 19th century Drama Video recordings Gay, John 1685-1732 Film and video adaptations Poor England London History 19th century Drama Video recordings Social conflict Drama Video recordings Soho (London, England) Moral conditions Drama Video recordings Weill, Kurt 1900-1950 Film and video adaptationsFilter By Subjects
Brecht, Bertolt 1898-1956 Film and video adaptations Criminals England London History 19th century Drama Video recordings Gay, John 1685-1732 Film and video adaptations Poor England London History 19th century Drama Video recordings Social conflict Drama Video recordings Soho (London, England) Moral conditions Drama Video recordings Weill, Kurt 1900-1950 Film and video adaptationsSummary: "Set in the impoverished back alleys of Victorian London, The threepenny opera follows underworld antihero Mackie Messer (a.k.a. Mack the Knife) as he tries to woo Polly Peachum and elude the authorities. With a palpable evocation of corruption and dread, set to Weill's irresistible score, The threepenny opera remains a benchmark of early sound cinema." -- container.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Criterion Collection 2007