Sweeney Todd: Scenes from the Making of a Musical

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Opening with the first day of rehearsals of the London production of "Sweeney Todd", this ninety-minute documentary focuses on the rehearsal process with the musical's director, composer and actors.

Released: Jul 26, 1980

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