Movie
Hilary and Jackie
Overview
The tragic story of world-renowned cellist Jacqueline du Pré, as told from the point of view of her sister, flautist Hilary du Pré-Finzi.
Details
- Release date
- 1998-12-30
- Runtime
- 121 min
- Genres
- Drama, Music
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Oxford Films, Film4 Productions
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Emily Watson as Jackie du Pré
- Rachel Griffiths as Hilary du Pré
- James Frain as Daniel Barenboim
- David Morrissey as Kiffer Finzi
- Charles Dance as Derek du Pré
- Celia Imrie as Iris du Pré
- Rupert Penry-Jones as Piers du Pré
- Bill Paterson as Cello Teacher
- Auriol Evans as Young Jackie
- Keylee Jade Flanders as Young Hilary
- Nyree Dawn Porter as Dame Margot Fonteyn
- Maggie McCarthy as Margaret
Crew
- Anand Tucker - Director
- Frank Cottrell Boyce - Screenplay
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