Topsy Turvy Facts, Trivia, Actors, Actresses, and Composers

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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Release date:	December 3, 1999
Directed by:	Mike Leigh
Rated:
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

Character:W. S. Gilbert

Born:May 24, 1949

Cast of Topsy Turvy

Timothy Spall

Richard Temple

Born:February 27, 1957

Age:54

Andy Serkis

John D'Auban

Born:April 20, 1964

Age:47

Shirley Henderson

Leonora Braham

Born:November 24, 1965

Age:46

Dexter Fletcher

Louis

Born:January 31, 1966

Age:45

Kevin McKidd

Durward Lely

Born:August 9, 1973

Age:38

Allan Corduner

Sir Arthur Sullivan

Born:April 2, 1950

Age:61

Honors and Awards

Year	Award 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

Year	Award 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

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."

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Honors and Awards

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