
Patience
Synopsis
Rival poets Reginald Bunthorne (a 'fleshy poet') and Archibald Grosvenor (an 'idyllic poet') vie for the affections of the lovely milkmaid Patience. A 1995 Opera Australia performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's classic operetta, recorded at the Sydney Opera House.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cameron Kirkpatrick
- Screenplay & Story
- William S. Gilbert
- Original Score
- Arthur Sullivan
- Original Title
- Patience
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Opera Australia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cameron Kirkpatrick
William S. Gilbert
Arthur Sullivan
Gil Brealey
Department Leadership Roster
Cameron Kirkpatrick
Director
William S. Gilbert
Writer
Arthur Sullivan
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Patience.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Patience.
list6
Music & Concerts
Similar Titles to Patience
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
More Like Patience
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.












Frequently Asked Questions About Patience
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Patience about?
Rival poets Reginald Bunthorne (a 'fleshy poet') and Archibald Grosvenor (an 'idyllic poet') vie for the affections of the lovely milkmaid Patience. A 1995 Opera Australia performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's classic operetta, recorded at the Sydney Opera House.
Who directed Patience?
Patience was directed by Cameron Kirkpatrick.
Who stars in Patience?
The principal cast of Patience includes Christine Douglas, Heather Begg, Anthony Warlow, Dennis Olsen, John Germain.
When was Patience released and how long is it?
Patience was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Patience?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Patience was composed by Arthur Sullivan.



















