Billy Elliot (2014)

A talented young dancer has to learn to fight for his dream despite social and parental disapproval.

Directors:

Stephen Daldry, Brett Sullivan

Writer:

Lee Hall (book)

Stars:

Elliott Hanna, Ollie Jochim, Bradley Perret

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Elliott Hanna	...	Billy / Special Billy Finale
Ollie Jochim	...	Billy / Special Billy Finale
Bradley Perret	...	Billy / Special Billy Finale
Matteo Zecca	...	Billy / Special Billy Finale
Ruthie Henshall	...	Mrs. Wilkinson
Deka Walmsley	...	Dad
Ann Emery	...	Grandma
Chris Grahamson	...	Tony
Howard Crossley	...	George
David Muscat	...	Mr. Braithwaite
Claudia Bradley	...	Dead Mum
Liam Mower	...	Billy's Older Self (Live Broadcast)
Barnaby Meredith	...	Billy's Older Self (West End)
David Bardsley	...	Alternate Dad (credit only)
Gillian Elisa	...	Alternate Grandma / Ensemble

Storyline

A talented young dancer has to learn to fight for his dream despite social and parental disapproval.

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Plot Keywords:

fight | filmed performance | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music | Musical

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Liam Mower who plays Older Billy in the Dream Ballet was one of the original Billy's when it first opened and can be heard singing the role on the Original London Cast recording.

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Quotes

Mrs. Wilkinson: You don't know anything about me, you sanctimonious little shit!

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Connections

Version of Billy Elliot (2000)

User Reviews

Absolutely stunning!

For some reason, I find that this musical version (based on the Oscar nominated 2000 movie) packs a far greater emotional punch. Perhaps it's because it's live or that they're able to expand a little bit more on the story but I found every scene involving Billy and his late mother just ripped my heart apart. Ruthie Henshall is a national treasure and was fantastic playing Mrs. Wilkinson as was Deka Walmsley who played the father. Credit must go to Elliott Hanna who was an incredible Billy who was (at the time) the youngest to assume the titular role. The stamina required to be a stage performer still blows me away and seeing all these actors literally caked in sweat while performing immensely difficult dance routines while singing persistently for 3 hours makes me appreciate just how incredible these performers are.

I'm sad I was never able to watch this in the theatre before it came to an end but I'm thankful they released an edition on DVD. The acting, cinematography, the script, the clever lighting and tricks, the costumes, the music all make this one of the best musical stage productions ever to be made.

Oh and the Tom Holland cameo at the end where all the past and present Billys performed a specially choreographed routine was brilliant. People often forget that this was where he started his career and I'm thrilled he took the time to return to the role for this special occasion.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 November 2014 (USA)

Also Known As:

Billy Elliot

Filming Locations:

Victoria Palace Theatre, Victoria Street, Westminster, London, England, UK

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$3,413,368

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures, Universal Stage Productions, Working Title Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

169 min (including encore)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.20 : 1