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Hilary and Jackie (1998) 7.1
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Reviews: 105 user | 67 critic | 21 from Metacritic.com 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. Director:Anand Tucker |
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| Rachel Griffiths | ... |
Hilary Du Pré
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Daniel Barenboin
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Kiffer Finzi
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| Charles Dance | ... |
Derek Du Pré
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| Celia Imrie | ... |
Iris Du Pré
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Piers Du Pré
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Cello Teacher
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Auriol Evans | ... |
Young Jackie
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Keylee Jade Flanders | ... |
Young Hilary
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Grace Chatto | ... |
Teena
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Nyree Dawn Porter | ... |
Dame Margot Fonteyn
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Maggie McCarthy | ... |
Margaret
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Professor Bentley
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Anthony Smee | ... |
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British sisters Hilary du Pré and Jacqueline du Pré are both talented musicians, Hilary a flautist, Jackie a cellist. With regard to their musical prowess, they have always had a friendly competitive nature with each other, fueled in large part by the want of their pianist mother, Iris, for them to achieve musical greatness. But underlying this friendliness is a deep desire to be truly better than the other. Despite or perhaps in part because of her flamboyant performance style, the younger Jackie emerges from the shadows of older Hilary's more triumphant childhood successes to become the renowned musician in the family. Although both continue with their music and both end up marrying (Hilary to Kiffer Finzi, and Jackie to pianist Daniel Barenboim), Hilary focuses on her home life, whereas Jackie focuses on her career. A seemingly odd request by Jackie to Hilary is later understood, but Hilary's agreement to that request demonstrates the true nature of their loving but unusual ... Written by Huggo
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concert | career | sister sister relationship | female protagonist | judaism |Taglines:
The true story of two sisters who shared a passion, a madness and a man. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
15 January 1999 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$7,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£161,538 (UK) (12 February 1999)Gross:
$4,874,838 (USA) (23 April 1999)Company Credits
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[leaves stage]
Jackie du Pré: at least it wasn't my G string.
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Written by Matthias Georg Monn
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The film has never been released in France to avoid any litigation from the real life Daniel Barenboim. See more »Goofs
In the Russian newspaper the title above the Jackie's photo states "About Lenin, about October" See more »Quotes
Jackie du Pré: [mid-recital] Excuse me ladies and gentlemen, I have broken my A string[leaves stage]
Jackie du Pré: at least it wasn't my G string.
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"Concerto for Violoncello in G Major"Written by Matthias Georg Monn
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It must be understood that this film is quite controversial in the fact that it has been a little more than a decade since the death of Jackie. Does this film portray a spoiled brat? I would have to say No. The director chose to portray both sisters in their separation and their reunion. Much of the first part can be categorized as Jackie being too spoiled yet we understand the reasons behind her madness, homesickness. Jackie must have known about her illness or else she would not have made so many references towards the fact that she is a slave to her talent. A talent that was derived from practicing, not pure genius. A talent she built from the foundation. If you can see behind the madness that Tucker is portraying, then you will understand that it is not madness at all, but humanity he is portraying.