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The Tale of Sweeney Todd
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The Tale of Sweeney Todd

1998-08-30 · 92 min · ★ 5.7

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.

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Directors
John Schlesinger
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Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Ben KingsleyBen KingsleySweeney Todd
Campbell ScottCampbell ScottBen Carlyle
Joanna LumleyJoanna LumleyMrs. Lovett
Selina BoyackAlice
David WilmotDavid WilmotTom
Sean FlanaganCharlie
Katharine SchlesingerKatharine SchlesingerLucy

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