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Topsy-Turvy (1999)

R · 1999-12-15 · 2h 40m · EN
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Gilbert & Sullivan & So Much More

After their production "Princess Ida" meets with less-than-stunning reviews, the relationship between Gilbert and Sullivan is strained to breaking. Their friends and associates attempt to get the two to work together again, which opens the way to "The Mikado," one of the duo's greatest successes.

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Mike LeighDirector, Writer

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Allan CordunerAllan CordunerSir Arthur SullivanJim BroadbentJim BroadbentW. S. GilbertTimothy SpallTimothy SpallRichard Temple (The Mikado)Dexter FletcherDexter FletcherLouisShirley HendersonShirley HendersonLeonora Braham (Yum-Yum)Lesley ManvilleLesley ManvilleLucy GilbertRon CookRon CookRichard D'Oyly CarteAndy SerkisAndy SerkisJohn D'AubanWendy NottinghamWendy NottinghamHelen LenoirKevin McKiddKevin McKiddDurward Lely (Nanki-Poo)Martin SavageMartin SavageGeorge GrossmithVincent FranklinVincent FranklinRutland Barrington

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BiographyLondon, englandMusical19th centuryTelephone callProstituteCigar smokingDrinkPlaying pianoExhibitionGilbert and sullivanLyricist

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Drama · MusicTheme affinityBiography · London England · MusicalDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingLongDirector preference214577Actor preference89287 · 69653 · 13104

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What is Topsy-Turvy about?

After their production "Princess Ida" meets with less-than-stunning reviews, the relationship between Gilbert and Sullivan is strained to breaking. Their friends and associates attempt to get the two to work together again, which opens the way to "The Mikado," one of the duo's greatest successes.

How long is Topsy-Turvy?

Topsy-Turvy has a runtime of 160 minutes.

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