Topsy-Turvy
“Gilbert & Sullivan & So Much More”
Synopsis
For nearly a decade, Gilbert and Sullivan’s collaborations have delighted the English people. But in 1884, as a London heat wave cuts into the theater trade, their latest work, "Princess Ida", receives lukewarm press. In an effort to reconcile their creative differences and drawing inspiration from Japanese culture, they went on to create the hit opera "The Mikado", one of the duo's greatest successes.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-19
Top Cast
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Jim Broadbent
W. S. Gilbert
Allan Corduner
Sir Arthur Sullivan
Timothy Spall
Richard Temple (The Mikado)
Lesley Manville
Lucy Gilbert
Ron Cook
Richard D'Oyly Carte
Wendy Nottingham
Helen Lenoir
Kevin McKidd
Durward Lely (Nanki-Poo)
Shirley Henderson
Leonora Braham (Yum-Yum)
Dorothy Atkinson
Jessie Bond
Martin Savage
George Grossmith
Eleanor David
Fanny Ronalds
Sam Kelly
Richard Barker
Andy Serkis
John D'Auban
Charles Simon
Gilbert's Father
Vincent Franklin
Rutland Barrington
Cathy Sara
Sybil Grey
Nicholas Woodeson
Mr. Seymour
Jonathan Aris
Wilhelm
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 15, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.74x
-$2.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Leigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Leigh, William S. Gilbert
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- Topsy-Turvy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Production Budget
- $10.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.8M
- Production Studios
- Thin Man Films, The Greenlight Fund, Newmarket Capital Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Leigh
Mike Leigh, William S. Gilbert
Carl Davis
Dick Pope
Robin Sales
Simon Channing Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Channing Williams
Producer
Mike Leigh
Writer
Dick Pope
Director of Photography
Mike Leigh
Director
Eve Stewart
Production Design
Robin Sales
Editor
Lindy Hemming
Costume Design
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Topsy-Turvy
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What is Topsy-Turvy about?
For nearly a decade, Gilbert and Sullivan’s collaborations have delighted the English people. But in 1884, as a London heat wave cuts into the theater trade, their latest work, "Princess Ida", receives lukewarm press. In an effort to reconcile their creative differences and drawing inspiration from Japanese culture, they went on to create the hit opera "The Mikado", one of the duo's greatest successes.
Who directed Topsy-Turvy?
Topsy-Turvy was directed by Mike Leigh.
Who stars in Topsy-Turvy?
The principal cast of Topsy-Turvy includes Jim Broadbent, Allan Corduner, Timothy Spall, Lesley Manville, Ron Cook.
When was Topsy-Turvy released and how long is it?
Topsy-Turvy was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Topsy-Turvy?
Topsy-Turvy had a reported production budget of $10.5M and grossed $7.8M at the worldwide box office (0.74 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Topsy-Turvy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Topsy-Turvy was composed by Carl Davis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Topsy-Turvy?
Topsy-Turvy holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).