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Tipping the Velvet

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2002
  • 59m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
8.9K
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POPULARITY
4,787
1,243
Keeley Hawes and Rachael Stirling in Tipping the Velvet (2002)
Tipping The Velvet (German Trailer)
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The story of Nan Astley who falls in love with three different women on her journey to stardom and happiness in 1887 Victorian England.The story of Nan Astley who falls in love with three different women on her journey to stardom and happiness in 1887 Victorian England.The story of Nan Astley who falls in love with three different women on her journey to stardom and happiness in 1887 Victorian England.

  • Stars
    • Rachael Stirling
    • Keeley Hawes
    • Jodhi May
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    8.9K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,787
    1,243
    • Stars
      • Rachael Stirling
      • Keeley Hawes
      • Jodhi May
    • 56User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 5 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Rachael Stirling
    Rachael Stirling
    • Nan Astley
    Keeley Hawes
    Keeley Hawes
    • Kitty Butler
    Jodhi May
    Jodhi May
    • Florence Banner
    Alexei Sayle
    Alexei Sayle
    • Charles Frobisher
    Bernice Stegers
    Bernice Stegers
    • Mrs. Denby…
    John Bowe
    John Bowe
    • Walter Bliss
    Anna Chancellor
    Anna Chancellor
    • Diana Lethaby
    Sally Hawkins
    Sally Hawkins
    • Zena Blake
    Janet Henfrey
    Janet Henfrey
    • Mrs. Jex
    Sara Stockbridge
    Sara Stockbridge
    • Dickie
    Carl Chase
    Carl Chase
    • Corder
    Sarah Crowden
    Sarah Crowden
    • Woman with Pipe…
    Di Botcher
    Di Botcher
    • Woman with Cigar
    Daniel Mays
    Daniel Mays
    • Jimmy Burns
    Michael Kilgarriff
    Michael Kilgarriff
    • Music Hall Chairman
    Richard Hope
    Richard Hope
    • Mr. Astley
    Monica Dolan
    Monica Dolan
    • Alice Astley
    Annie Hulley
    Annie Hulley
    • Mrs. Astley
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    • Trivia
      One of the songs in the film, "Following in Father's Footsteps," was originally performed by famous male impersonator Vesta Tilley in the London halls of Victorian England during the late 1800s, when "Tipping the Velvet" is set.
    • Goofs
      The roses Kitty gives out in her act are obviously artificial. But later when Nan shows Kitty she kept the rose she received from her, the rose is wilted.
    • Quotes

      Nancy Nan Astley: Don't you know? Hasn't she told you about us?

      Walter Bliss: I know that you were sweethearts of a kind.

      Nancy Nan Astley: Of a kind? The kind that hold hands? Didn't she tell you that we fuck eachother?!

      Walter Bliss: I don't care to use such language Nan. And if I did, I wouldn't use it for anything a pair of girls could do, you need a man for that I think you'll find.

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    User reviews56

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    9/10

    I loved it

    I loved this movie. Not because of the romantic story lines between women, but for the visualization of human strength, despair, and liberation. This film is a must see. Entertaining! Emotional! Captivating! All the characters are very well written and portrayed by some very talented actors. This story is a story of self discovery and sexual awakening. A journey of the mind, body and soul. You find yourself identifying with the characters and at some points, even the storyline.

    I do have to say that I recommend watching the movie first, then read the book. If you read the book first, you will be slightly disappointed. The screenplay adaption cut out a lot and some things were changed. Some for the better and some for the worst.
    • missyh8997
    • May 18, 2007
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    • Release date
      • October 9, 2002 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • BBCi (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Besant el vellut
    • Filming locations
      • Whitstable, Kent, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Sally Head Productions
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    • Runtime
      59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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