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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs. Lovett
Directed by: Tim Burton
Written by: John Logan / Stephen Sondheim
Released: 21 December 2007 [USA], 25 January 2008 [UK]
Genre: Crime / Drama / Musical / Thriller
Co-Starring: Johnny Depp, Alan Rickman, Timothy Spall
SYNOPSIS
Returning back to London after his wife and daughter had been stolen by Judge Turpin, Benjamin Barker adopts the name of Sweeney Todd and relocates his
barber business to the top of Mrs. Lovett's pie shop. Todd wants his revenge on the man who has now adopted his daughter, and works with Mrs. Lovett on an
evil plan. Todd will slice the throats of the unsuspecting public whilst giving them a shave. These bodies would then be turned into Mrs. Lovett's new meat
pies. With this plan being successful, all Todd needs to do now, is try and convince the Judge to sit in his chair.
IMAGE GALLERY
TRIVIA
#- Helena Bonham Carter underwent extensive vocal lessons and studied baking in preparation for her role.
#- Helena Bonham Carter rehearsed her songs while practicing baking techniques in order to perfect the quick, syncopated rhythm of the music.
#- To approve the casting of Helena Bonham Carter, and to combat any rumor of nepotism (as Carter and Burton were romantically involved), the actress
sent Sondheim no less than twelve audition tapes of her singing. Very impressed with her vocals, Sondheim immediately approved the actress.
#- Helena Bonham Carter was pregnant throughout filming with her and director Tim Burton's second child, and she insists (accurately) that the size of
her breasts noticeably changes throughout the film, as filming was done out of sequence.
QUOTES
"Barker, his name was. Benjamin Barker."
"We could have a life we two, maybe not like you remember. Maybe not like I imagined. But we could get by."
"Everybody shaves / So there should be plenty of flavors."
"Mrs. Mooney has a pie shop, / Does a business, but I noticed something weird: / Lately all her neighbor's cats have disappeared. / Have to hand it to her, / What
I calls / Enterprise / Popping pussies into pies. / Wouldn't do in my shop; / Just the thought of it's enough to make you sick. / And I'm telling you, them
pussycats is quick. "
EXTERNAL LINKS
Official Site
The official movie site.
Internet Movie Database
Additional cast and credits. Plot summary and more.
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