Which Movie Is Best?! SWEENEY TODD 2006 versus 2007! #SweeneyTodd #TimBurton #HelenaBonhamCarter Sweeney Todd (based on A String of Pearls by Thomas Peckett Prest) is my favourite film ever. This is partly because of my eternal love for Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter, but also because the musical songs are amazing and the story combines everything I love! Did you see the trailer and then rush out to see the full movie or buy the DVD or blu ray? I’d love to know your own reviews if you saw it in the cinema or streamed it online! You can scroll down for more information, or check out the Rotten Tomatoes rating, IMDb page, or Wikipedia article!
Directed by Tim Burton
Screenplay by John Logan
Based on Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Stephen Sondheim, Hugh Wheeler
Starring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Timothy Spall, Sacha Baron Cohen
Music by Stephen Sondheim
Cinematography: Dariusz Wolski
Edited by Chris Lebenzon
Production companies: DreamWorks Pictures, Parkes/MacDonald Productions, The Zanuck Company
Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures
Release date: December 3, 2007 (New York City), December 21, 2007 (United States), January 25, 2008 (United Kingdom)
Running time: 116 minutes
Budget: $50 million
Box office: $153.4 million
Sweeney Todd Plot from IMDb: “The infamous story of Benjamin Barker, aka Sweeney Todd, who sets up a barber shop in London which is the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett.”
Sweeney Todd Cast and Characters:
Johnny Depp Sweeney Todd / Benjamin Barker
Helena Bonham Carter Mrs Lovett
Alan Rickman Judge Turpin
Timothy Spall Beadle
Sacha Baron Cohen Pirelli
Jamie Campbell Bower Anthony
Laura Michelle Kelly Lucy (Sweeney Todd’s wife)/ Beggar Woman
Jayne Wisener Johanna (Sweeney Todd’s daughter)
Ed Sanders Toby (as Edward Sanders)
Gracie May Baby Johanna
Ava May Baby Johanna
Concert casts
Los Angeles
First New York Philharmonic
San Francisco Symphony
Second New York Philharmonic
English National Opera
Sweeney Todd Kelsey Grammer George Hearn Bryn Terfel Nellie Lovett Christine Baranski Patti LuPone Emma Thompson Anthony Hope Davis Gaines Jay Armstrong Johnson Matthew Seadon-Young Johanna Barker Dale Kristien Heidi Grant Murphy Lisa Vroman Erin Mackey
Judge Turpin Ken Howard Paul Plishka Timothy Nolen Philip Quast
Tobias Ragg Neil Patrick Harris Kyle Brenn Jack North Beadle Bamford Roland Rusinek John Aler Jeff Blumenkrantz Alex Gaumond
Beggar Woman Melissa Manchester Audra McDonald Victoria Clark Audra McDonald
Adolfo Pirelli Scott Waara Stanford Olsen Christian Borle John Owen-Jones
Sweeney Todd Awards and Nominations:
2007 London Film Critics' Circle Award British Actress of the Year
2008 Academy Award Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Best Costume Design Colleen Atwood
Best Art Direction
Evening Standard British Film Award
American Cinema Editors
British Academy Film Award
Best Makeup and Hair
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award
Golden Globe Award
Italian Online Movie Award
MTV Movie Award
National Movie Award
Saturn Award Best Horror Film
Scream Award Teen Choice Award
Empire Award
SWEENEY TODD THE OTHER ONE
Plot from IMDb: “A BBC adaptation of the Victorian "penny dreadful" tale of 18th century "demon barber" Sweeney Todd, of Fleet Street, who cuts the throats of unsuspecting clients in his London shop.”
Directed by David Moore
Written by Joshua St Johnston
Ray Winstone Sweeney Todd
Essie Davis Mrs Lovett
David Warner Fielding
Tom Hardy Matthew
David Bradley Sweeney's Father
Roger Frost Customer
Anthony O'Donnell Gaoler
David Foxxe Rector
Ben Walker Tobias
Jessica Hooker Polly
Paul Currier Thornhill
Mircea Drimbareanu Mr Lovett (as Mircea Drambareanu)
Gabriel Spahiu Thief
Vlad Radescu Sailor
Bogdan Cotlet Youth
Alexandru Dragoi Young Buck
Alan O'Silva Aid barber (as Alin Olteanu)
Rachel Ogilvy (voice)
Claudiu Trandafir Barbershop Customer
Zoltan Butuc Gaoler
Radu Bânzaru Constable
Ingo Gottwald Half Shaved Customer
Bobby Leigh Anderson
Radu Andrei Micu Youth
Produced by Caroline Hewitt, Patrick Irwin, Simon Jordan, Emma Kingsman-Lloyd, Gub Neal, Lucy Richer, Joshua St Johnston, Justin Thomson, Michael Wiggs, Ray Winstone, Simon Fisher-Turner, Ulf Brantås, Sean Barton
Casting By Gary Davy
Production Design by Michael Pickwoad
Art Direction by Bill Crutcher
Costume Design by Annie Symons
SWEENEY TODD FAQ
Is Sweeney Todd based on the Barber of Seville?
No! Sweeney Tiodd is based on A String of Pearls by Thomas Peckett Prest.
Is Sweeney Todd appropriate for a 14 year old?
Sweeney Todd is rated 18.
Is Sweeney Todd on Netflix?
I wish!
What did Sweeney Todd go to jail for?
You'll need to watch the film and find out!
Is Sweeney Todd based on a true story?
Sweeney Todd is based on A String of Pearls by Thomas Peckett Prest.
Why does Sweeney Todd have a white streak in his hair?
I'd like to know too! It's a great style though.
Is Sweeney Todd scary?
It's not scary, more gory.
Is The Barber of Seville the same as Sweeney Todd?
It isn't, but there are similarities!
Who was Sweeney Todd in love with?
Lucy!
What streaming service has Sweeney Todd?
At the time of writing, sadly none!
What character sings Johanna in Sweeney Todd?
Anthony!
Is Sweeney Todd a true story?
No. It's based on A String of Pearls.
What is the message of Sweeney Todd?
"We all deserve to die..."
Is there a non musical version of Sweeney Todd?
Yes!
Is Sweeney Todd a good musical?
The best!
Where can I watch Sweeney Todd on Broadway?
New York.
Is Sweeney Todd based on Jack the Ripper?
Not at all!
Why is Sweeney Todd rated R?
It's gory, mainly!
What style of music is used in Sweeney Todd?
Melodrama and ballad opera.
Was Sweeney Todd a real person?
I wish!
Is Sweeney Todd musical scary?
Gory but fun.
How many did Sweeney Todd kill?
Can we ever know? "Even you, Mrs Lovett, even I!"
What type of razor did Sweeney Todd use?
Sweeney Todd used a straight razor.
When was Angela Lansbury in Sweeney Todd on Broadway?
1979.
Was Sweeney Todd based on a real person?
If only we could ask Pecket Prest!
Is Sweeney Todd a good movie?
The BEST!
Is Sweeney Todd on Netflix or Hulu?
Neither at the time of writing.
Why did Sondheim write Sweeney Todd?
Because it's the best story (IMO!).
Did the actors sing in Sweeney Todd?
Yes!
Is Sweeney Todd based on a real story?
Not one man's story.
Why did Sweeney Todd kill everyone?
Because "we all deserve to die..."
How do you dress like Sweeney Todd?
Striped trousers, waistcoat, eccentric hair.
Is Sweeney Todd still on Broadway?
I wish!
When did Sweeney Todd Close on Broadway?
1990.
Where can I watch the original Sweeney Todd?
DVDs!
Is Sweeney Todd a bad guy?
I'd say misunderstood.
Is there a lot of singing in Sweeney Todd?
So much amazing singing!
Did Sacha Baron Cohen sing in Sweeney Todd?
Yes!
What songs does Joanna sing in Sweeney Todd?
Green Finch and Linnet Bird
Did Johnny Depp actually shave in Sweeney Todd?
He was clean shaven!
Why does Sweeney Todd kill his customers?
Revenge and pies.
Is Johnny Depp really singing in Sweeney Todd?
Yes!
How many Sweeney Todd movies are there?
Not enough!
Did Helena Bonham sing in Sweeney Todd?
Yes!