The Tale of Sweeney Todd
Aug 30 1998
•2h 32m
•Horror, Mystery, TV Movie
The fictional tale of the murderous 19th century barber (Ben Kinglsey) who sold his kills to a neighboring butcher (Joanna Lumley) for her renowned meat pies. A young innocent (Selina Boyack) and the dashing inspector (Campbell Scott) who tries to solve the murders are also thrown into the mix.
Cast
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Ben Kingsley
Sweeney Todd
Campbell Scott
Ben Carlyle
Joanna Lumley
Mrs. Lovett
Selina Boyack
Alice
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