An opera by Benjamin Britten, on a libretto by E.M. Forster and Eric Crozier, adapted from the story by Herman Melville. Billy Budd is a young sailor aboard a British man-o'-war, persecuted by his master-at-arms, Claggart. Accused of mutiny, Budd accidently strikes Claggart dead, leaving Captain Vere with no choice but to hang him.
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Billy Budd | |
| Runtime | 2h 35min | |
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| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United Kingdom | |
| Production Companies | BBCRM ArtsENO: English National Opera | |