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Hilary and Jackie

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Summary

Biographical drama starring Emily Watson and Rachel Griffiths. Sisters Hilary and Jacqueline du Pré grow up sharing a precocious talent for music. But in spite of her professional success, cellist Jackie finds happiness elusive and her relationship with Hilary is marked by conflict.

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A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Joanna Berry

Emily Watson gives a mesmerising performance as the often difficult, selfish and driven cellist Jacqueline du Pré in this controversial biopic that centres on Jacqueline's unusual relationship with her sister Hilary (Rachel Griffiths). Loosely based on Hilary and her brother Piers's biography, the film is a fascinating, no-holds-barred account of Jackie's musical career and private life, beginning when her talent as a cellist eclipses the musical ambitions of her older sister. While many column inches have been devoted to the incident when Jackie asks Hilary whether she can sleep with her husband, and then does so, the film should be lauded for its riveting realisation of Jackie's talent and almost destructive personality. You may not like her by the end of the film, but you will be glad you had the chance to meet her.

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Cast

rolenameJacqueline "Jackie" du PréEmily WatsonHilary du PréRachel GriffithsKiffer FinziDavid MorrisseyDaniel BarenboimJames FrainDerek du PréCharles DanceIris du PréCelia ImriePiers du PréRupert Penry-JonesCello teacherBill PatersonYoung HilaryKeely FlandersYoung JackieAuriol EvansDame Margot FonteynNyree Dawn PorterProfessor BentleyVernon Dobtcheff

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rolenameDirectorAnand Tucker

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Theatrical distributor

Film Four Distributors

Released on

1999-01-22

Languages

English

Guidance

Contains swearing and sex scenes.

Available on

video and DVD

Formats

Colour

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