Topsy-Turvy (1999)

Topsy-Turvy is a 1999 musical drama film written and directed by Mike Leigh and stars Allan Corduner as Arthur Sullivan and Jim Broadbent as W. S. Gilbert, along with Timothy Spall and Lesley Manville. The story concerns the 15-month period in 1884 and 1885 leading up to the premiere of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado. The film focuses on the creative conflict between playwright and composer, and the decision by the two men to continue their partnership, which led to the creation of several more famous Savoy Operas between them.

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Cast:

• Dorothy Atkinson
• Mark Benton
• Brid Brennan
• Jim Broadbent
• Katrin Cartlidge
• Ron Cook
• Allan Corduner
• Eleanor David
• Dexter Fletcher
• Vincent Franklin
• Louise Gold
• Shirley Henderson
• Ashley Jensen
• Sam Kelly
• Lesley Manville
• Kevin McKidd
• Naoko Mori
• Wendy Nottingham
• Cathy Sara
• Martin Savage
• Andy Serkis
• Michael Simkins
• Sukie Smith
• Timothy Spall
• Steve Speirs
• Alison Steadman