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Topsy-Turvy

"Gilbert & Sullivan & So Much More"

1999-12-15 Comedy 2hr 40m

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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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.

  • Released
    1999-12-15
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    2hr 40m
  • Genre
    Comedy, Drama, Music, History
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English, Français, 日本語, Deutsch, Italiano
  • imdb-logo
    7.3
  • Production
    Newmarket Capital Group, Goldwyn Films, The Greenlight Fund, Thin Man Films, Film4 Productions

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Mike Leigh
Director
Mike Leigh
Writer

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Cast

Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent

W. S. Gilbert
Allan Corduner

Allan Corduner

Sir Arthur Sullivan
Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

Richard Temple (The Mikado)
Lesley Manville

Lesley Manville

Lucy Gilbert
Ron Cook

Ron Cook

Richard D'Oyly Carte
Wendy Nottingham

Wendy Nottingham

Helen Lenoir
Kevin McKidd

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Durward Lely (Nanki-Poo)
Shirley Henderson

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Leonora Braham (Yum-Yum)
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Jessie Bond
Martin Savage

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George Grossmith
Eleanor David

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Fanny Ronalds
Sam Kelly

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Richard Barker
Andy Serkis

Andy Serkis

John D'Auban
Charles Simon

Charles Simon

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Vincent Franklin

Vincent Franklin

Rutland Barrington
Cathy Sara

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Sybil Grey
Stefan Bednarczyk

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Frank Cellier
Mark Benton

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Mr Price
Eve Pearce

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Gilbert's Mother
Lavinia Bertram

Lavinia Bertram

Florence Gilbert
Theresa Watson

Theresa Watson

Maude Gilbert
Michael Simkins

Michael Simkins

Frederick Bovill
Louise Gold

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Rosinda Brandram
Sukie Smith

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Julia Rayner

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Angela Curran

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Paul Rider

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Teresa Gallagher

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A Review by narrator56 7

Written by narrator56 on 2021-08-21

I particularly like most of Mike Leigh’s movies, so it is surprising that I took so long to get around to watching Topsy Turvy. A few of his... read more

I particularly like most of Mike Leigh’s movies, so it is surprising that I took so long to get around to watching Topsy Turvy. A few of his films are on my list of favorite films out there, but sadly this effort did not threaten to crack that list. Not that I didn’t enjoy it overall. It was entertaining and fun, though it hovered on minor scenes sometimes on its way to lasting two hours and forty minutes. And it was interesting to see how the Gilbert and Sullivan characters worked together, assuming it is somewhat accurate portrayal of the actual historical duo. Finally, it features four of my favorite British actors: Lesley Manville, Timothy Spall (who disappears into the role of the Mikado), Alison Steadman and Jim Broadbent. One element that kept me from enjoying the movie even more was the tendency for the characters to mutter to each other when conversing. I turned up the volume at those times, which not only failed to solve the problem completely, but then when the scene changed into one of the great choruses from the Mikado, it blasted me out of my seat. Then I’d turn it down, wait and repeat. So I cautiously recommend watching Topsy Turvy, especially if you like understated British movies, or for that matter, The Mikado.

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A Review by Peter McGinn

I particularly like most of Mike Leigh’s movies, so it is surprising that I took so long to get around to watching Topsy Turvy. A few of his films are on my list of favorite films out there, but sadly this effort did not threaten to crack t...

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A Review by narrator56 7

Written by narrator56 on 2021-08-21

I particularly like most of Mike Leigh’s movies, so it is surprising that I took so long to get around to watching Topsy Turvy. A few of his films are on my list of favorite films out there, but sadly...

read more