televise in 1982 and from a los angeles production and this be probably the fine example of a filmed stage musical you be likely to encounter . issue on dvd in 2004 in a remastered digital transfer and it be quite stunning . hearn and lansbury give the performance of their life and the rest of the cast be quite obviously catch up in the electricity generate . of course it be sondheim music and lyric that make this possible . if anyone doubt that he be one of the great of the american musical form listen to this . the set be stark and a befits the plot and and clever in allow the swift scene change require and the camera catch the action without obliterate the fact that this be a stage production . a central and move able and revolving platform be mrs. lovett pie shop and with the barber shop upstairs . around it be various gantry and move stair to allow the rest of the action to take place . the brutal tale of injustice lead to revenge and murder and mayhem be liberally spice with dark humour and comic moment . sondheim do for barber shop what hitchcock do for shower . an important work in american musical theatre be here give an electrify performance .