Topsy Turvy

Topsy Turvy

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. The film was not released widely, but it received very...
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quick facts
Release date:December 3, 1999
Directed by:Mike Leigh
Rated:R (USA)
Runtime:160 Minutes
Producer:Simon Channing-Williams
Editor:Robin Sales
Cinematography:Dick Pope
Screenplay by:Mike Leigh
Estimated budget:$20,000,000
Genre:Comedy, Musical, Biography

Award-winners from Topsy Turvy

Jim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent
Character:W. S. Gilbert
Born:May 24, 1949

Cast of Topsy Turvy

Timothy Spall
Timothy Spall
Richard Temple
Born:February 27, 1957
Age:54
Andy Serkis
Andy Serkis
John D'Auban
Born:April 20, 1964
Age:47
Shirley Henderson
Shirley Henderson
Leonora Braham
Born:November 24, 1965
Age:46
Dexter Fletcher
Dexter Fletcher
Louis
Born:January 31, 1966
Age:45
Kevin McKidd
Kevin McKidd
Durward Lely
Born:August 9, 1973
Age:38
Allan Corduner
Allan Corduner
Sir Arthur Sullivan
Born:April 2, 1950
Age:61

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
1999 New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Foreign Film
1999 New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Director, Mike Leigh
1999 BAFTA Award for Best Makeup, Christine Blundell
1999 Academy Award for Makeup, Christine Blundell
1999 Academy Award for Costume Design, Lindy Hemming
1999 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Picture
1999 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director, Mike Leigh
2001 Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Actor, Jim Broadbent
2001 Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Film, Mike Leigh
2001 London Film Critics Circle Award for British Actor of the Year, Jim Broadbent
1999 Volpi Cup for Best Actor, Jim Broadbent
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YearAward Nomination
1999 Volpi Cup for Best Actor, Jim Broadbent
1999 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Jim Broadbent
1999 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Timothy Spall
1999 BAFTA Award for Best British Film, Simon Channing-Williams
2000 Independent Spirit Award for Best Foreign Film, Mike Leigh
1999 BAFTA Award for Best Makeup, Christine Blundell
1999 BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay, Mike Leigh
1999 Academy Award for Costume Design, Lindy Hemming
1999 Academy Award for Art Direction-Set Decoration (B/W), Eve Stewart
1999 Academy Award for Makeup, Trefor Proud
2001 London Film Critics Circle Award for Screenwriter of the Year, Mike Leigh
2001 Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Actor, Jim Broadbent
2001 London Film Critics Circle Award for British Director of the Year, Mike Leigh
1999 Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Screenplay, Mike Leigh
2001 Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Film, Mike Leigh
1999 British Independent Film Award for Best Director of a British Independent Film, Mike Leigh
1999 New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Foreign Film
2001 London Film Critics Circle Award for British Supporting Actress of the Year, Shirley Henderson
2001 London Film Critics Circle Award for British Film of the Year
British Independent Film Award for Best Achievement in Production
2000 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director, Mike Leigh
1999 New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Director, Mike Leigh
2000 Golden Reel Award for Best Sound Editing - Music - Musical Feature, Denise Connell
1999 Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor, Jim Broadbent
2001 London Film Critics Circle Award for British Actor of the Year, Jim Broadbent
2000 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Film
2001 London Film Critics Circle Award for British Producer of the Year, Simon Channing-Williams
2000 Empire Award for Best British Film
2001 London Film Critics Circle Award for British Supporting Actor of the Year, Timothy Spall
1999 British Independent Film Award for Best Actor, Jim Broadbent
2001 London Film Critics Circle Award for British Supporting Actress of the Year, Lesley Manville
1999 Golden Lion, Mike Leigh
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Who wrote the film Topsy Turvy?
  • A:
    Mike Leigh wrote the movie's script.
  • Q:
    What is the approximate runtime of the movie "Topsy Turvy"?
  • A:
    The runtime for the film is 160 minutes.
  • Q:
    The movie, "Topsy Turvy" is in what genre?
  • A:
    The film is classified as... Biographical and Drama.
  • Q:
    When was the movie "Topsy Turvy" first released to the public?
  • A:
    The movie premiered in December, 1999.
  • Q:
    Who was the writer of the music for the movie Topsy Turvy?
  • A:
    Carl Davis, Jacques Offenbach and Sir Arthur Sullivan composed the music score for the film's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    How many minutes is the runtime of the film "Topsy Turvy"?
  • A:
    The runtime for the film is 160 minutes.
  • Q:
    What was the estimated cost to make the movie "Topsy Turvy"?
  • A:
    $20 million was the budget for this movie.
  • Q:
    Who starred in movie, "Topsy Turvy"?
  • A:
    Jim Broadbent, Allan Corduner, Lesley Manville, Kevin McKidd, Timothy Spall and Shirley Henderson played roles in the film.
  • Q:
    Which director created the film "Topsy Turvy"?
  • A:
    Mike Leigh was the director of the motion picture.
  • Q:
    What tagline was used in TV commercials for the film, "Topsy Turvy"?
  • A:
    The film's slogan was, "Gilbert & Sullivan & So Much More."

Awards & Accolades

  • Best Costume Design
    2000
  • Best Makeup
    2000
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