Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

A once-respected barber who becomes Sweeney Todd after a false conviction. He is cool and calculating, channeling rage into a relentless murder spree. His mastery of razors and a trapdoor transform his shop into a death factory as he pursues vengeance against Turpin and others.

A sharp-witted shopkeeper who harbors unrequited love for Todd and eagerly becomes his partner in crime. She rationalizes murder as a path to prosperity, turning victims into pies. Her wit and emotional hunger drive the plan to sustain their macabre business.

A corrupt judge whose lust for Lucy drives his abuse of power. He uses legal authority to control lives, including Johanna’s confinement, displaying a chilling mix of charisma and menace. His scheme ultimately ends in his violent demise at the barber’s hands.

A devoutly loyal official who enforces Turpin's will and helps police the town's order. He becomes a casualty of the escalating violence as Todd tightens his grip on the ward and the shop. His presence underscores the brutal enforcement of social control.

The ward and object of Todd’s obsession, bright and singing from a window above the street. Her fate becomes the central prize in the conflict between Todd and Turpin, prompting risky plans and desperate rescues. She represents innocence caught in a web of revenge and power.

A young sailor who falls for Johanna and pursues a forbidden elopement. He acts with courage and loyalty, ultimately helping to orchestrate a risky rescue. His presence stirs Todd’s fears about losing control of his revenge plot.

A downtrodden boy, adopted by Lovett, who grows wary of Todd’s brutality. He becomes a voice of conscience that triggers the climactic confrontation. His final act cuts through the barber’s reign of terror with a razor.

A flamboyant former barber turned con artist who is exposed and killed by Todd. He sparks Lovett's idea to partner with Todd and exposes the dangers of vanity and deception. His role accelerates the chain of murders that follow.

A mysterious figure who confronts Todd before being revealed as his wife Lucy. Her appearance exposes Todd’s past and the truth behind Lovett’s lies. Her fate seals the tragedy as Todd loses more of his humanity.