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Topsy-Turvy

1999-12-15 · 160 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · Music · Comedy · History

For nearly a decade, Gilbert and Sullivan’s collaborations have delighted the English people. But in 1884, as a London heat wave cuts into the theater trade, their latest work, "Princess Ida", receives lukewarm press. In an effort to reconcile their creative differences and drawing inspiration from Japanese culture, they went on to create the hit opera "The Mikado", one of the duo's greatest successes.

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Directors
Mike Leigh
Production companies
Thin Man Films, The Greenlight Fund, Newmarket Capital Group
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,500,000
Revenue
USD 7,804,439

Top Cast

Jim BroadbentJim BroadbentW. S. Gilbert
Allan CordunerAllan CordunerSir Arthur Sullivan
Timothy SpallTimothy SpallRichard Temple (The Mikado)
Lesley ManvilleLesley ManvilleLucy Gilbert
Ron CookRon CookRichard D'Oyly Carte
Wendy NottinghamWendy NottinghamHelen Lenoir
Kevin McKiddKevin McKiddDurward Lely (Nanki-Poo)
Shirley HendersonShirley HendersonLeonora Braham (Yum-Yum)
Dorothy AtkinsonDorothy AtkinsonJessie Bond
Martin SavageMartin SavageGeorge Grossmith
Eleanor DavidEleanor DavidFanny Ronalds
Sam KellySam KellyRichard Barker
Andy SerkisAndy SerkisJohn D'Auban
Charles SimonGilbert's Father
Vincent FranklinVincent FranklinRutland Barrington
Cathy SaraCathy SaraSybil Grey
Nicholas WoodesonNicholas WoodesonMr. Seymour
Jonathan ArisJonathan ArisWilhelm
Stefan BednarczykFrank Cellier
Mark BentonMark BentonMr Price

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