Topsy-turvy /

Dramatization about the creation of The Mikado, exploring the tensions produced by the differences of temperment and style between Gilbert and Sullivan.

Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:	Topsy-turvy (Motion picture)
Main Authors:	Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900 (Composer), Davis, Carl, 1936- (Composer)
Corporate Authors:	Thin Man Films (Firm), Greenlight Fund (Firm), Newmarket Capital Group LP, Criterion Collection (Firm)
Other Authors:	Channing-Williams, Simon (Producer), Leigh, Mike, 1943- (Screenwriter, Director), Broadbent, Jim (Actor), Corduner, Allan (Actor), Spall, Timothy, 1957- (Actor), Manville, Lesley (Actor), Cook, Ron, 1948- (Actor), Nottingham, Wendy, Henderson, Shirley, 1965- (Actor), McKidd, Kevin, Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911 (Lyricist)
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English
Language Notes:	In English with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Published:	Irvington, NY : Criterion Collection, 2011.
Edition:	DVD ed. ; director-approved two-DVD special ed.
Series:	Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 558.
Subjects:	Gilbert, W. S. > (William Schwenck), > 1836-1911 > Drama. Sullivan, Arthur, > 1842-1900 > Drama. Sullivan, Arthur, > 1842-1900. > Mikado > Drama. Musical theater > England > Drama. Composers > Great Britain > Biography > Drama. Librettists > Great Britain > Biography > Drama. Topsy-turvy (Motion picture) Comedy films. Musical films. Biographical films. Fiction films. Feature films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Description
Summary:	Dramatization about the creation of The Mikado, exploring the tensions produced by the differences of temperment and style between Gilbert and Sullivan.
Item Description:	Originally produced in 1999. Special features: [disc 1] audio commentary by Mike Leigh; theatrical trailer and TV spots [disc 2] conversation between Leigh and musical director Gary Yershon; Leigh's short film A sense of history (1992); deleted scenes; featurette (1999). Essay by Amy Taubin in booklet. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	2 videodiscs (160 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (18 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm.)
Format:	DVD; NTSC, region 1; 16:9 aspect ratio; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Awards:	Academy Awards, 2000: Best costume design; Best make-up.
Production Credits:	Music, Carl Davis, from the works of Arthur Sullivan ; songs, Arthur Sullivan and W.S. Gilbert ; cinematography, Dick Pope ; editor, Robin Sales.
ISBN:	9781604653977 1604653973