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Because Pirelli was going to blackmail him. Adolfo Pirelli is not the character's real name. He pretends to be Italian, but his real name is Daniel O'Higgens (the actor who plays him is Sacha Baron Cohen, better known as Borat).
When he was a young boy, who was still going by the name Daniel O'Higgens, he worked as Sweeney Todd's apprentice (back when Sweeney Todd was still going by the name Benjamin Barker).
Pirelli/O'Higgens recognized Sweeney, and threatened to tell everyone that he was really the escaped convict, Benjamin Barker...unless Sweeney paid him, and continued to pay him, for his silence.
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Who is Alan Rickman in Sweeney Todd?
He is Judge Turpin(the bad guy) in the film Sweeney Todd.
What type of genre is Sweeney Todd?
Sweeney Todd is a Horror/Musical. It is rated r.
Is there a Sweeney Todd sequel?
No.
What treasure does Sweeney in Sweeney Todd keep in a box?
His shaving razors.
Who plays Johanna in Sweeney Todd?
Jayne Weisner plays Johanna in the 2007 remake of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Who was the first man killed in Sweeney Todd?
In the 2007 movie, the first man Sweeney killed was Adolfo Pirelli
Who plays Mr Pirelle in Tim Burton's Sweeney Todd?
Sacha Baron Cohen (best known for his role as Borat) plays Signor Pirelli in Tim Burton's Sweeney Todd.
Who does Sacha Baron Play Cohen in Sweeney Todd?
He is cast as the flamboyant competing barber, Signor Adolfo Pirelli
Who did Johnny Depp play in sweeney todd?
Edward Sanders play Tobias in the 2007 remake of the movie Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
How many people did the real Sweeney Todd kill?
It hasn't been proven that there ever was a real 'Sweeney Todd', but it is said that Sweeney killed about 168 unsuspecting customers.
What certificate is the Sweeney Todd movie?
The Sweeney Todd movie is a 18.
When was Sweeney Todd - ballet - created?
Sweeney Todd - ballet - was created in 1959.
What characters die in Sweeney Todd?
Here are all the characters in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street: The names in the parenthesis are their real names. They were not the people playing them in the stage show, just in Tim Burton's film. Benjamin Barker/Sweeney Todd (Johnny Depp) Mrs. Lovett (Helena Bonham Carter) Judge Turpin (Alan Rickman) Beadle Bamford (Timothy Spall) Davey Collins/Signor Adolfo Pirelli (Sacha Baron Cohen) Lucy Barker/Beggar Woman (Laura Michelle Kelly) Johanna Barker (Jayne Wisener) Anthony Hope (Jamie Campbell Bower)Tobias "Toby" Ragg (Edward "Ed" Sanders)
What is the duration of The Tale of Sweeney Todd?
The duration of The Tale of Sweeney Todd is 1.63 hours.
Whats the name of the movie with Johnny Depp as Sweeny Todd?
The name of the movie is 'Sweeney Todd'. With Johnny Depp starring as Sweeney Todd. Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. HA!
When was Sweeney Todd born?
Can anyone tellm the exact month and date Sweeney Todd was born?
When sweeney todd born?
Can anyone tellm the exact month and date Sweeney Todd was born?
