Hilary and Jackie (1998)
The true story of two sisters who shared a passion, a madness, and a man.
The tragic story of world-renowned cellist Jacqueline du Pré, as told from the point of view of her sister, flautist Hilary du Pré-Finzi.
Director: Anand Tucker
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 121 min
Release Date: December 30, 1998
Cast
- Emily Watson - Jackie Du Pré
- Rachel Griffiths - Hilary Du Pré
- James Frain - Daniel Barenboim
- David Morrissey - Kiffer Finzi
- Charles Dance - Derek Du Pré
- Celia Imrie - Iris Du Pré
- Rupert Penry-Jones - Piers Du Pré
- Bill Paterson - Cello Teacher
- Auriol Evans - Young Jackie
- Keylee Jade Flanders - Young Hilary
Screenplay
- Frank Cottrell Boyce (Screenplay)
- Hilary du Pré (Novel)
- Piers du Pré (Novel)
- Frank Cottrell Boyce
Music: Barrington Pheloung
Cinematography: David Johnson
Editing: Martin Walsh
Production: Oxford Films, Film4 Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Classical Cello and Soulful Sound, Rock n Roll Revolt and Freedom, Rock Anthems and Stadium Vibration, Heavy Metal and Dark Guitar Shred
Keywords
career, london, england, concert, sibling relationship, musician, cello, cellist, sibling rivalry, flute, flautist, multiple sclerosis, sister sister relationship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hilary and Jackie about?
- The tragic story of world-renowned cellist Jacqueline du Pré, as told from the point of view of her sister, flautist Hilary du Pré-Finzi.
- Who directed Hilary and Jackie?
- Hilary and Jackie was directed by Anand Tucker.
- Who stars in Hilary and Jackie?
- Hilary and Jackie stars Emily Watson, Rachel Griffiths, James Frain, David Morrissey, Charles Dance, Celia Imrie.
- How long is Hilary and Jackie?
- Hilary and Jackie has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
- What genre is Hilary and Jackie?
- Hilary and Jackie is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was Hilary and Jackie produced?
- Hilary and Jackie was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Hilary and Jackie?
- The themes of Hilary and Jackie include: Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Classical Cello and Soulful Sound, Rock n Roll Revolt and Freedom, Rock Anthems and Stadium Vibration, Heavy Metal and Dark Guitar Shred.