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Hilary and Jackie

Hilary and Jackie

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

19986.52h 1m

Overview

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.

Directed by Anand Tucker
Written by Frank Cottrell Boyce, Hilary du Pré, Piers du Pré
Produced by Nicolas Kent, Andy Paterson
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Top 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

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Auriol Evans

Young Jackie

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Keylee Jade Flanders

Young Hilary

Themes & Keywords

careerlondon, englandconcertsibling relationshipmusiciancellocellistsibling rivalryfluteflautistmultiple sclerosissister sister relationship

About Hilary and Jackie

Hilary and Jackie is a drama, music film released in 1998 exploring themes of career, london, england, concert, sibling relationship, musician, cello. Directed by Anand Tucker, it stars Emily Watson, Rachel Griffiths, James Frain. 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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