Sweeney Todd
Drama, Musical
DreamWorks Home Ent.  (12/21/2007) 116 mins R

7.8 (78,425 votes)
Johnny Depp and Tim Burton join forces again in a big-screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's award-winning musical thriller....

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Cast and Crew
Johnny Depp  ......  Sweeney Todd
Alan Rickman  ......  Judge Turpin
Helena Bonham Carter  ......  Mrs. Lovett
Timothy Spall  ......  Beadle
Sacha Baron Cohen  ......  Pirelli
Jamie Campbell Bower  ......  Anthony
Director  .....  Tim Burton
Producer  .....  Laurie McDonald; Richard D. Zanuck; Brenda Berrisford; Katterli Frauenfelder; John Logan; Laurie MacDonald
Writer  .....  John Logan; Stephen Sondheim
Notes
Goofs:
Continuity: During the last scene of "Epiphany" when Sweeney is kneeling down, his razors are open when he drags his hand through the puddle. However, in the next shot, Sweeney reopens his razors (when they were open already in the previous shot). (more)

Trivia:
Helena Bonham Carter underwent extensive vocal lessons and studied baking in preparation for her role. (more)

Filming Locations:
Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Quotes:
[first lines]
Anthony Hope: I have sailed the world, beheld its wonders, from the Dardanelles to the mountains of Peru. But there's no place like London.
Sweeney Todd: No, there's no place like London.
Anthony Hope: [spoken] Mr. Todd?
Sweeney Todd: You are young. Life has been kind to you. You will learn.
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 17 wins & 24 nominations (more)