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Hilary and Jackie (1998)
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Ratings: 7.2/10 from 6,221 users
Metascore:
78/100
Reviews: 104 user | 66 critic | 21 from Metacritic.com The tragic story of world renowned classic cellist Jacqueline du Pré, as told from the point of view of her sister, flautist Hilary du Pré-Finzi. Director:Anand Tucker |
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| Rachel Griffiths | ... |
Hilary Du Pré
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Daniel Barenboin
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Kiffer Finzi
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| Charles Dance | ... |
Derek Du Pré
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| Celia Imrie | ... |
Iris Du Pré
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| Rupert Penry-Jones | ... |
Piers Du Pré
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| Bill Paterson | ... |
Cello Teacher
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Auriol Evans | ... |
Young Jackie
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Keylee Jade Flanders | ... |
Young Hilary
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Grace Chatto | ... |
Teena
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Nyree Dawn Porter | ... |
Dame Margot Fonteyn
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Maggie McCarthy | ... |
Margaret
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| Vernon Dobtcheff | ... |
Professor Bentley
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Anthony Smee | ... |
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Storyline
British sisters Hilary du Pré and Jacqueline du Pré are both talented musicians, Hilary a flautist, Jackie a cellist. With regard to their musical prowess, they have always had a friendly competitive nature with each other, fueled in large part by the want of their pianist mother, Iris, for them to achieve musical greatness. But underlying this friendliness is a deep desire to be truly better than the other. Despite or perhaps in part because of her flamboyant performance style, the younger Jackie emerges from the shadows of older Hilary's more triumphant childhood successes to become the renowned musician in the family. Although both continue with their music and both end up marrying (Hilary to Kiffer Finzi, and Jackie to pianist Daniel Barenboim), Hilary focuses on her home life, whereas Jackie focuses on her career. A seemingly odd request by Jackie to Hilary is later understood, but... Written by Huggo
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The true story of two sisters who shared a passion, a madness and a man. See more »Parents Guide:
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Budget:
$7,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$92,956 (USA) (3 January 1999) (6 Screens)Gross:
$4,874,838 (USA) (25 April 1999)Company Credits
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from "Suite No. 6 in D Major"
Written by Johann Sebastian Bach
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The film has never been released in France to avoid any litigation from the real life Daniel Barenboim. See more »Goofs
Continuity: In the Russian newspaper the title above the Jackie's photo states "About Lenin, about October" See more »Quotes
Hilary: If you think being an ordinary person is any easier than being an extraordinary one, you're wrong.See more »
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"Gavotte"from "Suite No. 6 in D Major"
Written by Johann Sebastian Bach
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