2006
Sweeney Todd, an exiled barber, returns to London seeking revenge on Judge Turpin, who ruined his life and abducted his daughter, Johanna. With Mrs. Lovett, a pie shop owner, Todd reopens his barber shop, using the bodies of his victims, including a rival barber, as filling for her popular meat pies. After Anthony rescues Johanna from an asylum, Todd murders Turpin, only to discover the Beggar Woman he also killed was his wife, Lucy, who had survived. Enraged by Mrs. Lovett's deception, Todd throws her into the oven before being killed himself by Toby, Pirelli's former assistant, who had uncovered the truth.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Sweeney Todd introduces a vengeful barber who returns to London to exact revenge and inadvertently fuels a murderous pie trade.
Open full beat sheetSweeney Todd is listed as Protagonist. A vengeful barber who returns to London after being unjustly transported. In the parsed data, Sweeney Todd is connected to 53 scenes, 23 dialogue lines, 29 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
53 scenes / 23 dialogue linesMrs. Lovett is listed as Antagonist/Accomplice. A pie shop owner who becomes Todd's partner in crime. In the parsed data, Mrs. Lovett is connected to 36 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
36 scenes / 17 dialogue linesAnthony Hope is listed as Supporting. A young, optimistic sailor who helps Todd. In the parsed data, Anthony Hope is connected to 24 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
24 scenes / 13 dialogue linesToby is listed as Supporting. A young, malnourished boy who works for Pirelli and later Mrs. Lovett. In the parsed data, Toby is connected to 23 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 52.
23 scenes / 12 dialogue linesBeggar Woman is listed as Supporting. A deranged, filthy woman who wanders the streets. In the parsed data, Beggar Woman is connected to 14 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 66.
14 scenes / 3 dialogue linesBeadle Bamford is listed as Antagonist. Judge Turpin's corrupt and lethal henchman. In the parsed data, Beadle Bamford is connected to 13 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 19.
13 scenes / 2 dialogue linesJudge Turpin is listed as Antagonist. A corrupt, lecherous judge who destroyed Todd's life. In the parsed data, Judge Turpin is connected to 11 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
11 scenes / 6 dialogue linesJohanna Barker is listed as Supporting. Todd's daughter, kept as a ward by Judge Turpin. In the parsed data, Johanna Barker is connected to 9 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 17.
9 scenes / 1 dialogue linesThe Gentleman is listed as Ghost. A spectral figure representing the past. In the parsed data, The Gentleman is connected to 8 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
8 scenes / 4 dialogue linesThe Banker is listed as Ghost. A spectral figure representing the past. In the parsed data, The Banker is connected to 6 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
6 scenes / 2 dialogue linesThe General is listed as Ghost. A spectral figure representing the past. In the parsed data, The General is connected to 6 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.
6 scenes / 0 dialogue linesAdolfo Pirelli is listed as Antagonist. A flamboyant, fraudulent barber and elixir salesman. In the parsed data, Adolfo Pirelli is connected to 5 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.
5 scenes / 3 dialogue linesThe Tourist is listed as Ghost. A spectral figure representing the past. In the parsed data, The Tourist is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.
5 scenes / 0 dialogue linesThe Student is listed as Ghost. A spectral figure representing the past. In the parsed data, The Student is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesThe Priest is listed as Ghost. A spectral figure representing the past. In the parsed data, The Priest is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesGhosts emerge in a dark chamber to introduce the tale of Sweeney Todd.
Sweeney Todd, The Gentleman, The Banker, The General, The Priest, The TouristAnthony arrives in London by ship and meets Sweeney Todd.
Sweeney Todd, Anthony Hope, The Gentleman, The BankerTodd describes his dark view of London and his past to Anthony.
Sweeney Todd, Anthony HopeFlashback to Todd's happy life before being arrested by Judge Turpin.
Sweeney Todd, Judge Turpin, Beadle Bamford, Johanna Barker, Beggar WomanTodd and Anthony part ways.
Sweeney Todd, Anthony HopeTodd walks through London, muttering about the city.
Sweeney ToddA fast-paced montage of Todd moving through the city.
Sweeney ToddTodd arrives at Mrs. Lovett's pie shop.
Sweeney Todd, The GeneralTodd meets Mrs. Lovett and eats a terrible pie.
Sweeney Todd, Mrs. LovettMrs. Lovett tells Todd about his past.
Sweeney Todd, Mrs. LovettFlashback to Lucy's suffering.
Beggar WomanFlashback to the Beadle leading Lucy.
Beadle Bamford, Beggar WomanFlashback to the Judge raping Lucy.
Judge Turpin, Beadle Bamford, Beggar WomanTodd learns the truth about his wife and daughter.
Sweeney Todd, Mrs. LovettTodd and Mrs. Lovett go to the room above the shop.
Sweeney Todd, Mrs. LovettTodd retrieves his razors.
Sweeney Todd, Mrs. Lovett, The Gentleman, The Banker, The GeneralAnthony sees Johanna at her window.
Anthony Hope, Johanna BarkerJudge Turpin confronts Anthony in his library, revealing his knowledge of Anthony's interest in Johanna and threatening him before having the Beadle remove him.
Judge Turpin, Anthony Hope, Beadle BamfordThe Beadle brutally beats Anthony in an alleyway and warns him to stay away from the mansion.
Beadle Bamford, Anthony HopeAnthony emerges from the alley and gazes at Johanna's window.
Anthony HopeTodd and Mrs. Lovett discuss their plan to confront Pirelli.
Sweeney Todd, Mrs. LovettTodd challenges Pirelli to a shaving contest in front of a crowd and the Beadle.
Sweeney Todd, Mrs. Lovett, Adolfo Pirelli, Toby, Beadle Bamford, The TouristTodd is haunted by visions of ghosts while walking with Mrs. Lovett.
Sweeney Todd, Mrs. Lovett, The Gentleman, The Banker, The GeneralJohanna decides to drop a key to Anthony.
Johanna Barker, Judge TurpinAnthony retrieves the key dropped by Johanna.
Anthony HopeJohanna watches Anthony leave.
Johanna BarkerTodd and Mrs. Lovett discuss their plans; Anthony arrives to ask for help.
Sweeney Todd, Mrs. Lovett, Anthony HopeMrs. Lovett greets Pirelli and Toby outside the shop and lures Toby inside with a meat pie.
Mrs. Lovett, Toby, Adolfo PirelliPirelli confronts Todd, revealing he knows his true identity as Benjamin Barker.
Sweeney Todd, Adolfo PirelliMrs. Lovett feeds Toby while listening to the struggle upstairs.
Mrs. Lovett, TobyPirelli taunts Todd, leading to a violent struggle.
Sweeney Todd, Adolfo PirelliMrs. Lovett tries to cover the noise of the struggle; Toby leaves.
Mrs. Lovett, TobyToby runs to the barber shop.
TobyTodd hides Pirelli's body and sends Toby away; ghosts appear.
Sweeney Todd, Toby, The Gentleman, The Tourist, The StudentJudge Turpin sentences a boy to hang.
Judge Turpin, Beadle BamfordThe Judge decides to marry Johanna and seeks a barber.
Judge Turpin, Beadle BamfordMrs. Lovett gives Toby gin and goes to check on Todd.
Mrs. Lovett, TobyTodd confesses to killing Pirelli; the Judge arrives for a shave.
Sweeney Todd, Mrs. Lovett, Anthony Hope, Judge Turpin, Beadle BamfordTodd stalks through the streets in his mind, beckoning potential victims to his chair.
Sweeney ToddTodd continues his mental prowl, seeking vengeance.
Sweeney ToddTodd continues to beckon victims.
Sweeney ToddTodd continues to beckon victims.
Sweeney ToddTodd continues to prowl.
Sweeney ToddTodd falls to his knees in a church square, experiencing a moment of manic joy.
Sweeney ToddMrs. Lovett finds Todd kneeling and forces him to focus on the body upstairs.
Sweeney Todd, Mrs. LovettMrs. Lovett brings Todd into the pie shop.
Sweeney Todd, Mrs. Lovett, TobyMrs. Lovett finds Toby asleep and steals gin.
Mrs. Lovett, TobyMrs. Lovett proposes using the bodies for meat pies.
Sweeney Todd, Mrs. LovettJudge Turpin confronts Johanna about her plans to leave.
Judge Turpin, Beadle Bamford, Johanna BarkerAnthony tries to save Johanna but fails.
Anthony Hope, Judge Turpin, Beadle Bamford, Johanna BarkerThe Beggar Woman watches the street.
Beggar WomanThe pie shop is thriving and Mrs. Lovett and Toby serve customers.
Mrs. Lovett, Toby, Beggar WomanTodd tinkers with his barber chair.
Sweeney ToddMrs. Lovett continues to serve customers.
Mrs. Lovett, TobyTodd finishes his chair.
Sweeney ToddTodd ushers a customer into his shop.
Sweeney Todd, Mrs. Lovett, Toby, Beggar WomanTodd looks at a picture of his family.
Sweeney ToddAnthony searches for Johanna.
Anthony HopeTodd sings about Johanna.
Sweeney ToddAnthony walks the docks.
Anthony HopeTodd kills the Gentleman.
Sweeney Todd, The GentlemanAnthony walks through the market.
Anthony HopeTodd disposes of the body.
Sweeney ToddAnthony walks through a slum.
Anthony HopeMrs. Lovett enters the bakehouse.
Mrs. LovettThe Beggar Woman wanders Fleet Street in a demented rage, warning passers-by about the smoke and the devil.
Beggar WomanTodd prepares to shave a customer while singing about Johanna.
Sweeney ToddAnthony walks through a dark alley, feeling Johanna's presence.
Anthony HopeTodd continues his preparations and singing.
Sweeney ToddAnthony walks past a graveyard, calling out for Johanna.
Anthony HopeTodd kills a customer and disposes of the body.
Sweeney ToddAnthony continues his journey.
Anthony HopeMrs. Lovett emerges with hot pies.
Mrs. LovettThe Beggar Woman confronts Toby and warns him about the pie shop.
Toby, Beggar Woman, Mrs. LovettTodd strops his razor while singing.
Sweeney ToddAnthony walks through the East End.
Anthony HopeTodd finishes shaving a customer.
Sweeney ToddAnthony observes the asylum.
Anthony HopeTodd kills another customer.
Sweeney ToddAnthony stares at the asylum.
Anthony HopeThese are my friends, See how they glisten. See this one shine, How he smiles in the light. My friend, my faithful friend. Speak to me friend, Whisper, I'll listen. I know, I know-- You've been locked out of sight All these years-- Like me, my friend. Well, I've come home To find you waiting.
Green finch and linnet bird, Nightingale, blackbird, How is it you sing? How can you jubilate, Sitting in cages, Never taking wing? Outside the sky waits, Beckoning, beckoning, Just beyond the bars. How can you remain, Staring at the rain, Maddened by the stars?
Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd. His skin was pale and his eye was odd. He shaved the faces of gentlemen Who never thereafter were heard of again. He trod a path that few have trod, Did Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
These are probably the worst pies in London. I know why nobody cares to take them-- I should know, I make them. But good? No, The worst pies in London-- Even that's polite. The worst pies in London-- If you doubt it, take a bite.
He kept a shop in London town, Of fancy clients and good renown, And what if none of their souls were saved? They went to their maker impeccably shaved... By Sweeney, By Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
There's a hole in the world Like a great black pit And the vermin of the world Inhabit it And its morals aren't worth What a pig could spit And it goes by the name Of London.
Quick, sir! Run and tell! Warn 'em all of the witch's spell! There it is, there it is, the unholy smell! Tell it to the Beadle and the police as well! Tell 'em! Tell 'em!
I am Mr. Sweeney Todd of Fleet Street. I have opened a bottle of Pirelli's elixir, and I say to you that it is nothing but an arrant fraud, concocted from piss and ink.
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