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Topsy-Turvy (1999)
Director: Mike Leigh
Cast: Jim Broadbent, Allan Corduner, Timothy Spall, Lesley Manville
Runtime160 min
RatingR
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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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Topsy-Turvy (1999) is a critically acclaimed film directed by Mike Leigh that dramatizes the creation of Gilbert and Sullivan's beloved opera The Mikado. The film received widespread praise for its engaging portrayal of the creative process and has been nominated for several major awards, including the Academy Award for Best Costume Design. Audiences have also responded positively, with the film holding an impressive 7.6/10 rating on IMDb.
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Topsy-Turvy, the 1999 drama directed by Mike Leigh, offers a captivating glimpse into the creative partnership of Gilbert and Sullivan. With its blend of music, comedy, and historical drama, the film provides a richly textured portrait of the duo's artistic struggles and ultimate triumph in producing their iconic opera 'The Mikado', featuring standout performances from the ensemble cast including Jim Broadbent and Timothy Spall.
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Topsy-Turvy is a 1999 British musical period drama film written and directed by Mike Leigh, starring Jim Broadbent as W. S. Gilbert and Allan Corduner as Sir Arthur Sullivan, along with Timothy Spall, Lesley Manville and Ron Cook. The story concerns the 15-month period in 1884 and 1885 leading up to the premiere of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado. The work explores the creative conflict between playwright and composer, and depicts their decision to continue their partnership, which led to their creation of several more Savoy operas.
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