Topsy-Turvy

December. 15,1999      R
Rating:
7.3
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Jim Broadbent as  W. S. Gilbert
Allan Corduner as  Sir Arthur Sullivan
Timothy Spall as  Richard Temple (The Mikado)
Lesley Manville as  Lucy Gilbert
Ron Cook as  Richard D'Oyly Carte
Wendy Nottingham as  Helen Lenoir
Kevin McKidd as  Durward Lely (Nanki-Poo)
Shirley Henderson as  Leonora Braham (Yum-Yum)
Dorothy Atkinson as  Jessie Bond
Martin Savage as  George Grossmith

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Reviews

Mjeteconer
1999/12/15

Just perfect...

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Matialth
1999/12/16

Good concept, poorly executed.

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CommentsXp
1999/12/17

Best movie ever!

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Arianna Moses
1999/12/18

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

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