
Captain Vere, an old man, is haunted by a moment in his life when he was tested and found wanting. Based on Herman Melville's novella of naval life in the late 18th Century, Benjamin Britten's 'Billy Budd' is a gripping reflection on good and evil, innocence and corruption.
Britten: Billy Budd was directed by Michael Grandage.
Britten: Billy Budd holds an average rating of 10.0/10 on TMDB, and it lands best with fans of music. Join the discussion below to add your take.
Britten: Billy Budd runs for 2h 55min, and was released in 2011.
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