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Biographical comedy drama directed by Mike Leigh.
Following the relative failure of their latest opera, Princess Ida, WS Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan clash over the topic of their next project and seem set to end their partnership.
But then Gilbert's wife persuades him to visit an exhibition of Japanese culture. Widescreen. Review page 54.
(1999, 12)

Contributors

Directed By:
Mike Leigh.
Unknown:
Ws Gilbert
Unknown:
Arthur Sullivan
WS Gilbert:
Jim Broadbent
Arthur Sullivan:
Allan Corduner
Richard Temple:
Timothy Spall
Lucy Kitty Gilbert:
Lesley Manville
Richard D'Oyly Carte:
Ron Cook
Helen Lenoir:
Wendy Nottingham
Durward Lely:
Kevin McKidd
Leonora Braham:
Shirley Henderson
Madame Leon:
Alison Steadman
Louis:
Dexter Fletcher
Madame:
Katrin Cartlidge
John D'Auban:
Andy Serkis
Mr Price:
Mark Benton
Fanny Ronalds:
Eleanor David
Source: Radio Times

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