Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street

Cast
Johnny Depp
Helena Bonham Carter
Alan Rickman
Timothy Spall
Sacha Baron Cohen
Screenwriter
John Logan
Director
Tim Burton
Running Time
116m 14s

Early 19th-century London. Barber Benjamin Barker (Depp) is transported to a penal colony by Judge Turpin (Rickman), who wants Barker’s wife. Fifteen years later, Barker returns under the guise of Sweeney Todd, moves into his old room above Mrs. Lovett’s (Bonham Carter) pie shop and starts plotting his bloody revenge...

I didn't know the story except for the most basic information and found the film thoroughly absorbing and enjoyable. As good as the cast is, I can't help but wonder what a difference musical theatre actors would have made.