Topsy-Turvy

About Topsy-Turvy

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.

Topsy-Turvy (1999) is a comedy history film directed by Mike Leigh. The film is filed under playing piano, cigar smoking, drink, and exhibition.

Jim Broadbent takes the lead as W. S. Gilbert, Allan Corduner as Sir Arthur Sullivan, Timothy Spall as Richard Temple (The Mikado), and Lesley Manville as Lucy Gilbert. It runs 160 minutes and was released in December 1999.

The screenplay is by Mike Leigh. American members can watch it on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel.

The Elephant Man, Corpse Bride, and Rocketman make useful companions to Topsy-Turvy, all filed under 1880s, 19th century, and biography. TMDB voters put it at 6.6 out of 10 across 168 votes and it carries a R rating.