Poppy (1984)
Poppy is a celebration of Victorian values and exposes the hypocrisy, racism, drug dealing, money worship and sexual repression of the time through its favourite entertainment form, pantomime. Dick Whittington, his man Jack, Sally the Principal Girl, the Dame, two pantomime horses, a flying ballet, a transformation scene and even the traditional song-sheet are all brought on to tell the serious and finally devasting story of the single most profitable crop of the British East India Company.
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Ken WynneEmperor of ChinaNichola McAuliffeQueen Victoria
David FirthJack IdleChristopher HurstRandyAndrew Thomas JamesRandy
Janet ShawSally ForthAndrea ChanceCherrySamantha HughesCherry
Geoffrey HutchingsLady 'Dodo'
Antonia EllisDick Whittington
Leo AndrewClerkJimmy CassidyClerkMovie DNA
Frequently asked questions about Poppy
What is Poppy about?
Poppy is a celebration of Victorian values and exposes the hypocrisy, racism, drug dealing, money worship and sexual repression of the time through its favourite entertainment form, pantomime. Dick Whittington, his man Jack, Sally the Principal Girl, the Dame, two pantomime horses, a flying ballet, a transformation scene and even the traditional song-sheet are all brought on to tell the serious and finally devasting story of the single most profitable crop of the British East India Company.
How long is Poppy?
Poppy has a runtime of 120 minutes.