Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – Scenes from the Making of a Musical

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – Scenes from the Making of a Musical

1980 · 83 min · ★ 9.0 · Documentary, Music

Opening with the first day of rehearsals of the London production of "Sweeney Todd", this ninety-minute documentary focuses on the rehearsal process with the musical's director, composer and actors.

Directed by Alan Benson · Written by Christopher Bond

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