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Topsy-Turvy

1999, Movie, R, 161 mins

TOPSY-TURVY
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Director Mike Leigh is best known for gritty films about contemporary British life, so it's hard to imagine what drew him to the story of W.S. Gilbert (Jim Broadbent) and Arthur Sullivan (Allan Corduner) — England's masters of light opera — and the creation of one of their best works, The Mikado. But how marvelous that he was; this slice of ruthlessly genteel Victorian life is charming, witty and offers its ensemble cast a wealth of dramatic opportunities. Read the complete review for Topsy-Turvy
Year: 1999
Rated R

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Cast
Jim Broadbent: William Schwenck Gilbert
Allan Corduner: Arthur Sullivan
Lesley Manville: Lucy Gilbert--"Kitty"
Ron Cook: Richard D'Oyly Carte
Shirley Henderson: Leonora Braham
Wendy Nottingham: Helen Lenoir

 

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