Angela Lansbury and George Hearns star in this updated version of the classic macabre musical. Benjamin Barker (Heard) returns from prison and assumes the name of Sweeney Todd. But when he finds out that a judge is tormenting his wife and daughter, Sweeney decides it's time to cut more than just the judge's hair. Lansbury is Mrs. Nellie Lovett, the downstairs neighbor who concocts a scheme that will give both of them what they want. Featuring music by Stephen Sondheim.

release year: 1982

star(s): Angela Lansbury