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Topsy-turvy [videorecording] / Universal ; Focus ... Read More

Leigh, Mike, 1943-(Screenwriter, Director). Channing-Williams, Simon.(Producer). ... Read More

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  • 2 of 2 copies available at Berklee College of Music.

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Stan Getz Library DVD 6989-6990 disc 1 37684001095782 Annex Copy hold / Volume hold Available -
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Record details

  • ISBN: 9781604653977
  • ISBN: 1604653973
  • Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (160 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + ... Read More
  • Edition: DVD ed. ; director-approved two-DVD special ed.
  • Publisher: Irvington, NY : Criterion Collection, 2011.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally produced in 1999.
Special features: Disc 1. Commentary by Mike Leigh recorded in 1999. Disc 2. "Mike Leigh and Gary ... Read More
Formatted Contents Note:
Disc 1. The film -- Disc 2. The supplements.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Cinematography, Dick Pope ; editor, Robin Sales ; ... Read More
Participant or Performer Note:
Jim Broadbent, Allan Corduner, Timothy Spall, ... Read More
Summary, etc.:
Brings the world of Gilbert and Sullivan to life ... Read More
System Details Note:
DVD; NTSC, region 1; widescreen (1.78:1) ... Read More
Language Note:
In English with optional English SDH subtitles.
Awards Note:
Academy Awards, 2000: Best costume design; Best ... Read More
Subject: Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911 > Drama.
Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900 > Drama.
Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900. Mikado > Drama.
Musical theater > England > Drama.
Composers > Great Britain > Biography > Drama.
Librettists > Great Britain > Biography > Drama.
Genre: Comedy films.
Musical films.
Biographical films.
Fiction films.
Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
DVD; NTSC, region 1; widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
In English with optional English SDH subtitles.
Cinematography, Dick Pope ; editor, Robin Sales ; music, Carl Davis ; songs, Arthur Sullivan and W.S. Gilbert ; musical director, Gary Yershon ; sound recordist, Tim Fraser ; production designer, Eve Stewart ; costume designer, Lindy Hemming ; choreographer, Francesca Jaynes ; research, Rosie Chambers.
Originally produced in 1999.
Brings the world of Gilbert and Sullivan to life as a dramatization of the staging of the duo's legendary 1885 comic opera, The Mikado. The world-famous Victorian librettist and composer, along with their troupe of temperamental actors, must battle personal and professional demons while mounting this major production becomes an epic about the harsh realities of creative expression.
Special features: Disc 1. Commentary by Mike Leigh recorded in 1999. Disc 2. "Mike Leigh and Gary Yershon" conversation between Leigh and musical director Gary Yershon; "A sense of history" short film written by Jim Broadbent and directed by Mike Leigh (22 min., 1992); "Featurette" interviews with Mike Leigh, Jim Broadbent, Allan Corduner and other cast members (1999); Deleted scenes; Trailer and TV spots. Booklet. "Great performances" essay by Amy Taubin.
Academy Awards, 2000: Best costume design; Best make-up.

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