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15 January 1999 (USA) moreTagline:
The true story of two sisters who shared a passion, a madness and a man. morePlot:
The tragic story of world renowned classic cellist Jacqueline du Pré, as told from the point of view of her sister, flautist Hilary du Pré-Finzi. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 19 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(2 articles)
New Year's Wedding Bells for Griffiths (From WENN. 3 January 2003)
Rachel Griffiths Backs Australian Friend For Oscar
(From WENN. 23 March 2000)
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A powerful story and two inspired performances moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Emily Watson | ... | Jackie | |
| Rachel Griffiths | ... | Hilary | |
| James Frain | ... | Danny | |
| David Morrissey | ... | Kiffer | |
| Charles Dance | ... | Derek | |
| Celia Imrie | ... | Iris | |
| Rupert Penry-Jones | ... | Piers | |
| Bill Paterson | ... | Cello Teacher | |
| Auriol Evans | ... | Young Jackie | |
| Keeley Flanders | ... | Young Hilary | |
| Grace Chatto | ... | Teena | |
| Nyree Dawn Porter | ... | Dame Margot | |
| Maggie McCarthy | ... | Margaret | |
| Vernon Dobtcheff | ... | Professor Bentley | |
| Anthony Smee | ... | BBC Nabob |
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Rated R for language and sexuality.Parents Guide:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:L | USA:R (certificate #36170) | Netherlands:6 | Singapore:NC-16 (re-rating) | Singapore:PG (cut) | Argentina:16 | Australia:M | Chile:18 | Finland:K-12 | Germany:12 (w) | Hong Kong:IIA | Portugal:M/12 | Spain:13 | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15Fun Stuff
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The film has never been released in France to avoid any litigation from the real life Daniel Barenboim. moreGoofs:
Continuity: In the Russian newspaper the title above the Jackie's photo states "About Lenin, about October" moreQuotes:
Hilary: If you think being an ordinary person is any easier than being an extraordinary one, you're wrong. moreSoundtrack:
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Films as intelligent and well crafted as this are hard to come by. `Hilary and Jackie' is an exceptionally well done character study of two real life sisters. Jackie (Emily Watson) is a world-class cellist and Hilary (Rachel Griffiths) lives a normal middle class life. The story is rich in character development depicting the sisters starting from their childhood when both were musical prodigies. Now that they are adults, they envy each other's life. The story follows Jackie's career and explores the sisters' relationship, including the deep resentment and enduring love they have for one another. Director Anand Tucker does a wonderful job of presenting the story. He induces great feeling from each scene and lays the raw emotions on the screen without embellishment whether pure or turbulent.
Emily Watson was superb in the lead role. Her's was an extremely complex character and her command of the range of emotions Jackie required was phenomenal. Lovers of classical music will appreciate the rich soundtrack and Watson's realistic cello renditions. Watson was nominated for best actress by the Academy in 1999 for this performance and I felt she was most deserving of the prize that ultimately went to Gwyneth Paltrow for `Shakespeare in Love'. Paltrow's performance was clever and charming, but had nowhere near the power Watson delivered in this film. Emily is such a talented actress, however, that I have little doubt eventually there will be some other envelope with her name inside.
Rachel Griffiths also gave a career performance as Hilary and she was nominated for best supporting actress, an award I felt she won hands down. Griffiths' tortured performance was gut wrenching and inspired. She played Hilary with deep sensitivity and handled her emotional conflicts brilliantly. The Academy's choice of Judy Dench was again perplexing as the Shakespeare juggernaut rolled on.
For those viewers who appreciate a powerful and disturbing drama, great acting, complex characters, terrific classical music and extraordinary character development, this film is a must. I rated it a 9/10. Don't miss it.