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Description: 'Topsy-Turvy' is a 1999 British musical period drama directed by Mike Leigh, focusing on the 15-month period leading up to the premiere of Gilbert and Sullivan's 'The Mikado' in 1884-1885. The film delves into the creative tensions between playwright W. S. Gilbert and composer Sir Arthur Sullivan, highlighting their collaboration and the challenges they faced. The narrative also portrays the lives of the Savoy Theatre's performers and staff, offering a rich depiction of Victorian theater life. The film received critical acclaim, winning two Academy Awards for Best Costume Design and Best Makeup, and was nominated for Best Art Direction and Best Original Screenplay.

Cast:
W. S. Gilbert: Jim Broadbent
Sir Arthur Sullivan: Allan Corduner
Lucy "Kitty" Gilbert: Lesley Manville
Richard D'Oyly Carte: Ron Cook
Richard Temple: Timothy Spall
Fanny Ronalds: Eleanor David
Helen Lenoir: Wendy Nottingham
Louis: Dexter Fletcher
George Grossmith: Martin Savage
Jessie Bond: Dorothy Atkinson
Leonora Braham: Shirley Henderson
Durward Lely: Kevin McKidd
Rosina Brandram: Louise Gold