Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2012): Cast & Plot
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a 2012 film directed by Jonathan Kent, starring Michael Ball as Sweeney Todd, Luke Brady and John Rowe. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 25m (145 min)
- Director
- Jonathan Kent
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Adelphi Theatre
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street About?
The premise of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1846, Anthony Hope arrives in London alongside the enigmatic Sweeney Todd, a barber whose past marriage and life were shattered by injustice. He seeks refuge and confides in Nellie Lovett, a resourceful pie shop owner. They form an unlikely partnership as Sweeney Todd vows revenge on those who wronged him and resumes his former profession, with increasingly sinister consequences.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Cast & Characters
Michael Ball leads the cast as Sweeney Todd, with Luke Brady as Anthony and John Rowe as Judge Turpin. Directed by Jonathan Kent; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jonathan Kent
- Michael Ball as Sweeney Todd
- Luke Brady as Anthony
- John Rowe as Judge Turpin
- Lucy May Barker as Johanna
Also Starring in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
· 5 more- Imelda Staunton Mrs. Lovett
- Robert Burt Pirelli
- Peter Polycarpou Beadle
- Gillian Kirkpatrick Beggar Woman
- James McConville Tobias
More from Jonathan Kent
More films directed by Jonathan Kent: Long Day’s Journey into Night, National Theatre Live: The Seagull and Tosca.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Plot Summary
What happens in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1846 London, the barber Benjamin Barker returns to the city under the name Sweeney Todd and is joined by the young sailor Anthony. A flashback stitches together Barker’s brutal past: fifteen years earlier a corrupt Judge Turpin condemned him on false charges, driven by lust for Barker’s wife Lucy. Turpin also claimed custody of the couple’s daughter, Johanna, and Barker was sent away to a harsh exile in Australia. Rebuilding his life, Barker vows to reclaim what was stolen and reopens his old shop on Fleet Street, a space that sits above the meat pie shop run by the perceptive and devoted Mrs. Lovett.
Full summary
The whole story of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the young sailor who arrives in London with Benjamin Barker?
Seen Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
When was Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street released?
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street was released on March 10, 2012.
Who directed Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street was directed by Jonathan Kent.
More films by Jonathan Kent Who is in the cast of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street stars Michael Ball as Sweeney Todd, Luke Brady as Anthony and John Rowe as Judge Turpin, among 9 credited actors.
Does Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street have a post-credit scene?
No. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
