Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street
1936, English. Directed by George King.
Brownbeards, Blackbeards, Redbeards. He Polished Them All Off!
It is England in the 1830s. London's dockside is teeming with ships and sailors who have made their fortune in foreign lands. Sweeney Todd, a Fleet Street barber, awaits the arrival of men whose first port of call is for a good, close shave. For most it will be the last time they are seen alive. Using a specially designed barber's chair, Sweeney Todd despatches his victims to the cellar below, where he robs them of their new found fortunes and chops their remains into small pieces. Meanwhile, Mrs Lovett is enjoying a roaring trade for her popular penny meat pies.
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- George KingDirector
- Tod SlaughterSweeney Todd
- Stella RhoMrs Lovatt
- John SingerTobias Rag
- Eve ListerJohanna Oakle
- Bruce SetonMark
- D.J. WilliamsStephen Oakley
- Davina WhitehouseNan
- Jerry VernoPearley
- Graham SouttenBeadle (as Ben Souten)
- Billy HollandMr. Parsons
- Norman PierceMr. Findlay
- Aubrey MallalieuTrader Paterson
Details
- Released
- 1 March 1936
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Frederick Hayward
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What Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street is based on
Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street is based on The String of Pearls or the Fiend of Fleet Street, an 1847 theatrical adaptation.
Theatrical adaptation · 1847
The String of Pearls or the Fiend of Fleet Street
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Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street: quick answers
Is Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 53 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Does Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street on?
Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street is streaming on Screambox, FlixFling, and Cineverse in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
If you liked Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, try Sweeney Todd, The Face Behind the Mask, Footsteps in the Fog.
Who directed Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street?
Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1936) was directed by George King and stars Tod Slaughter, Stella Rho, John Singer.
What is Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street based on?
Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street is based on The String of Pearls or the Fiend of Fleet Street, an 1847 theatrical adaptation.