Topsy-Turvy (1999)
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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Top billed cast
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Allan CordunerSir Arthur Sullivan
Jim BroadbentW. S. Gilbert
Timothy SpallRichard Temple (The Mikado)
Dexter FletcherLouis
Shirley HendersonLeonora Braham (Yum-Yum)
Lesley ManvilleLucy Gilbert
Ron CookRichard D'Oyly Carte
Andy SerkisJohn D'Auban
Wendy NottinghamHelen Lenoir
Kevin McKiddDurward Lely (Nanki-Poo)
Martin SavageGeorge Grossmith
Vincent FranklinRutland BarringtonKeywords
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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Frequently asked questions about Topsy-Turvy
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.