Britten: Peter Grimes (2008): Cast
Britten: Peter Grimes is a 2008 music film directed by John Doyle and Gary Halvorson, starring Anthony Dean Griffey as Peter Grimes, Logan William Erickson and Patricia Racette. It runs 2 hours 48 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 48m (168 min)
- Directors
- John Doyle and Gary Halvorson
- Genre
- Music
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Metropolitan Opera
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Britten: Peter Grimes About?
The premise of Britten: Peter Grimes without spoilers.
Anthony Dean Griffey delivers a haunting portrait of the outcast fisherman, haunted by presumed guilt. This chilling production, directed by Tony Award‑winning John Doyle, also features Patricia Racette as the sympathetic Ellen Orford. The Met chorus adds a truly hair‑raising, oppressive sound that embodies the judgmental fishing village.
Britten: Peter Grimes Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- opera
- english opera
- suspect
- scotland
- village
- torment
- classical
Britten: Peter Grimes Cast & Characters
Anthony Dean Griffey leads the cast as Peter Grimes, with Logan William Erickson as John and Patricia Racette as Ellen Orford. Directed by John Doyle and Gary Halvorson; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director John Doyle
- Co-director Gary Halvorson
- Anthony Dean Griffey as Peter Grimes
- Logan William Erickson as John
- Patricia Racette as Ellen Orford
- MET Orchestra
Also Starring in Britten: Peter Grimes
· 12 more- Natalie Dessay Themselves
- Erin Morley Niece
- Dean Peterson Hobson
- Bernard Fitch Rev. Horace Adams
- John del Carlo Swallow
- Greg Fedderly Bob Boles
- Felicity Palmer Mrs. Sedley
- Teddy Tahu Rhodes Ned Keene
- Leah Partridge Niece
- Anthony Michaels-Moore Balstrode
- Jill Grove Auntie
- Donald Runnicles Themselves
More from John Doyle and Gary Halvorson
More films directed by John Doyle and Gary Halvorson, best-rated first: The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland, The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni, The Metropolitan Opera: The Hours and The Metropolitan Opera: La Traviata.
Britten: Peter Grimes Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Britten: Peter Grimes.
Britten: Peter Grimes Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “"Great Performances at the Met" Britten: Peter Grimes” and “Peter Grimes [The Metropolitan Opéra]”.
- Also known as
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- "Great Performances at the Met" Britten: Peter Grimes
- Peter Grimes [The Metropolitan Opéra]
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Britten: Peter Grimes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Britten: Peter Grimes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Britten: Peter Grimes?
Britten: Peter Grimes runs 2 hours 48 minutes (168 minutes).
When was Britten: Peter Grimes released?
Britten: Peter Grimes was released on March 15, 2008.
Who directed Britten: Peter Grimes?
Britten: Peter Grimes was directed by John Doyle and Gary Halvorson.
More films by John Doyle Who is in the cast of Britten: Peter Grimes?
Britten: Peter Grimes stars Anthony Dean Griffey as Peter Grimes, Logan William Erickson as John and Patricia Racette as Ellen Orford, among 16 credited actors.
Does Britten: Peter Grimes have a post-credit scene?
No. Britten: Peter Grimes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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