Topsy-Turvy (1999)

Name: Topsy-Turvy
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music, History
Released: 1999
Duration: 160 min
Cast: Jim Broadbent, Allan Corduner, Timothy Spall, Lesley Manville, Ron Cook

2h 40m United Kingdom, United States of America

Comedy Drama Music History

Plot

Following the lukewarm reception of "Princess Ida," the partnership between composer Arthur Sullivan and librettist W.S. Gilbert faces a severe test. Tensions rise as their creative differences threaten to unravel their collaboration. Friends and colleagues rally to bridge the divide, encouraging the duo to reunite. This effort ultimately leads to the creation of "The Mikado," a masterpiece that solidifies their legacy. The journey showcases not just their artistic struggles but also the resilience of their friendship, culminating in one of their most celebrated works.

Cast

Jim Broadbent Allan Corduner Timothy Spall Lesley Manville Ron Cook Wendy Nottingham Kevin McKidd Shirley Henderson Dorothy Atkinson Martin Savage Eleanor David Sam Kelly Andy Serkis Charles Simon Vincent Franklin