Topsy-Turvy (1999)
Gilbert & Sullivan & So Much More
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.
Director: Mike Leigh
Genre: Drama, Music, Comedy, History
Runtime: 160 min
Release Date: December 15, 1999
Cast
- Jim Broadbent - W. S. Gilbert
- Allan Corduner - Sir Arthur Sullivan
- Timothy Spall - Richard Temple (The Mikado)
- Lesley Manville - Lucy Gilbert
- Ron Cook - Richard D'Oyly Carte
- Wendy Nottingham - Helen Lenoir
- Kevin McKidd - Durward Lely (Nanki-Poo)
- Shirley Henderson - Leonora Braham (Yum-Yum)
- Dorothy Atkinson - Jessie Bond
- Martin Savage - George Grossmith
Screenplay
- Mike Leigh
- William S. Gilbert (Lyricist)
Music: Carl Davis
Cinematography: Dick Pope
Editing: Robin Sales
Production: Thin Man Films, The Greenlight Fund, Newmarket Capital Group, Simon Channing-Williams Productions
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, 日本語
Budget: $11M
Box Office: $8M
Original Language: en
Themes
Behind the Music: Artist Biopics, Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz, Musical Biography: The Legend's Story, Historical Figures and Biographies, Musical Spectacle
Keywords
london, england, prostitute, musical, biography, cigar smoking, drink, lyricist, exhibition, playing piano, 19th century
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Topsy-Turvy about?
- 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.
- Who directed Topsy-Turvy?
- Topsy-Turvy was directed by Mike Leigh.
- Who stars in Topsy-Turvy?
- Topsy-Turvy stars Jim Broadbent, Allan Corduner, Timothy Spall, Lesley Manville, Ron Cook, Wendy Nottingham.
- How long is Topsy-Turvy?
- Topsy-Turvy has a runtime of 2h 40m (160 minutes).
- What genre is Topsy-Turvy?
- Topsy-Turvy is a Drama, Music, Comedy, History film.
- What is the budget of Topsy-Turvy?
- Topsy-Turvy had a budget of $11M.
- How much did Topsy-Turvy gross?
- Topsy-Turvy grossed $8M worldwide.
- Where was Topsy-Turvy produced?
- Topsy-Turvy was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Topsy-Turvy?
- The themes of Topsy-Turvy include: Behind the Music: Artist Biopics, Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz, Musical Biography: The Legend's Story, Historical Figures and Biographies, Musical Spectacle.