Hilary and Jackie

Hilary and Jackie

The true story of two sisters who shared a passion, a madness, and a man.

1998•2h 1m•6.6/10

DramaMusic

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6.6/10(115)

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.

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Production

Oxford Films, Film4 Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Emily Watson

Emily Watson

Jackie du Pré

Rachel Griffiths

Rachel Griffiths

Hilary du Pré

James Frain

James Frain

Daniel Barenboim

David Morrissey

David Morrissey

Kiffer Finzi

Charles Dance

Charles Dance

Derek du Pré

Celia Imrie

Celia Imrie

Iris du Pré

Rupert Penry-Jones

Rupert Penry-Jones

Piers du Pré

Bill Paterson

Bill Paterson

Cello Teacher

Auriol Evans

Young Jackie

Keylee Jade Flanders

Young Hilary

Nyree Dawn Porter

Nyree Dawn Porter

Dame Margot Fonteyn

Maggie McCarthy

Maggie McCarthy

Margaret

Vernon Dobtcheff

Vernon Dobtcheff

Professor Bentley

Anthony Smee

BBC Nabob

Delia Lindsay

Delia Lindsay

Tweedy Woman

Linda Spurrier

Linda Spurrier

Twinset

Nick Haverson

Nick Haverson

Photographer

Kika Mirylees

Kika Mirylees

Patron

Robert Rietti

Robert Rietti

Italian Flunky

Carla Mendonça

Carla Mendonça

Spanish Maid

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