Rent Topsy-Turvy (1999)
3.6 of 5 from 175 ratings
2h 32min
- General info
- Available formats
- Synopsis:
"Topsy-Turvy" casts the spotlight upon the creative partnership of William Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, responsible for such classic operettas as The Pirates of Penzance. After ten consecutive smash hits, Gilbert and Sullivan have a flop on their hands and begin to question the very process that has afforded them a decade of success. Sullivan (Allan Corduner) thinks Gilbert's story lines have become formulaic and a creative deadlock is reached. But when Gilbert (Jim Broadbent) visits a Japanese cultural exhibition he is struck with inspiration and the pair re-unite to create 'The Mikado', a huge hit. Throughout 'Topsy-Turvy' are woven insights into the lives not only of the complex Gilbert, childlessly married to a demoted wife, and the bon-viveur, brothel-visiting Sullivan and his American mistress, but also the working actors, actresses, chorus, musicians and costumiers of the Savoy Theatre, and of D'Oyly carte and his team. - Actors:
- Jim Broadbent, Allan Corduner, Dexter Fletcher, Sukie Smith, Roger Heathcott, Wendy Nottingham, Stefan Bednarczyk, Geoffrey Hutchings, Timothy Spall, Francis Lee, William Neenan, Adam Searle, Martin Savage, Lesley Manville, Kate Doherty, Kenneth Hadley, Keeley Gainey, Ron Cook, Eleanor David, Gary Yershon
- Directors:
- Mike Leigh
- Producers:
- Simon Channing Williams
- Writers:
- Mike Leigh
- Others:
- Lindy Hemming, Christine Blundell, John Bush, Trefor Proud, Eve Stewart
- Studio:
- Pathe
- Genres:
- Comedy, Drama, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts
- Collections:
- A Brief History of Ships in Film: From Sailing to , Award Winners, BAFTA Nominations Competition 2024, Lions on the Lido, The Biggest Oscar Snubs: Part 2, A Brief History of Film..., Top 10 Films By Year, Top 10 Films of 1999
- Awards:
2000 Oscar Best Costume Design
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 19/10/2020
- Run Time:
- 160 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Audio commentary featuring director Mike Leigh
- Video conversation between Leigh and musical director Gary Yershon from 2010
- Leigh's 1992 short film 'A Sense of History', written by and starring actor Jim Broadbent
- Deleted scenes
- Featurette from 1999 including interviews with Leigh and cast members
- Theatrical Trailer
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Reviews (2) of Topsy-Turvy
Excellent - Topsy-Turvy review by PM
I'm not normally a fan of period drama, but this film excels in all departments. A witty and humurous script, acting to die for and really well composed camera work which constantly beckons the eye. It is a little on the long side but hey, when something is as well made as this, we shouldn't complain about getting too much! An added bonus is the Direcor's commentary available in special features
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Lot of words for sure. - Topsy-Turvy review by NC
Jim Broadbent always the pro, bit like Spall. Did seem very long at times. Best not watch if sleepy. Not sure how accurate to facts, but suspect not far off the mark.
Film catches the era well, and an acteurs delight by the looks............
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