The Tale of Sweeney Todd

Name: The Tale of Sweeney Todd
Released: 1998

John Schlesinger

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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.

Year1998

CountryUnited Kingdom

DirectorJohn Schlesinger

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