Director:Tim Burton
Writers (WGA):John Logan (screenplay)Stephen Sondheim (musical) ...more
Release Date:21 December 2007 (Canada) more view trailer
Genre:Crime / Musical / Thriller more
Tagline:Never Forget. Never Forgive. more
Plot Outline:Based on the hit Broadway musical which tells the infamous story of Benjamin Barker, a.k.a Sweeney Todd, who sets up a barber shop down in London which is the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett. more
Plot Synopsis:View full synopsis. (warning! may contain spoilers)
Plot Keywords:Shop / Liberty / Conscience / Escape / Sadness more
Production Notes/Status:
Status:Completed
Comments:
Status Updated:4 October 2007
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Cast (Credited cast)

Johnny Depp
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Sweeney Todd

Helena Bonham Carter
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Mrs. Lovett

Alan Rickman
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Judge Turpin

Timothy Spall
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Beadle Bamford

Sacha Baron Cohen
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Signor Adolfo Pirelli

Jayne Wisener
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Johanna

Jamie Campbell Bower
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Anthony Hope

Laura Michelle Kelly
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Beggar Woman

Ed Sanders
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Tobias Ragg

Anthony Head
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Ballad Ghost

Peter Bowles
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Ballad Ghost
other cast:

Michael N. Harbour
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Jonas Fogg

Ian Burford
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Additional Details
Also Known As:Sweeney Todd (USA) (short title) more
MPAA:Rated R for graphic bloody violence.
Parents Guide:View content advisory for parents
Country:USA
Language:English
Color:Color
Sound Mix:DTS / Dolby Digital / SDDS
Certification:USA:R
Filming Locations:Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
MOVIEmeter: 50% since last week why?
Company:DreamWorks SKG more
Fun Stuff
Trivia:Annette Bening and Toni Collette both lobbied vigorously for the role of Mrs. Lovett, but lost out to Helena Bonham Carter. more
Quotes:[from trailer] Mrs. Lovett: You're barking mad. Sweeney Todd: The years, no doubt changed me.more
Movie Connections:Version of Sweeney Todd (2006) (TV) more
Soundtrack:Sweeney Todd more
FAQWhere can I read the (stage) libretto? Was Sweeney Todd a real person? Is this going to be a musical? more

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