
The Soloist(2009)
A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.


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

Emily Watson
Jackie Du Pré

Rachel Griffiths
Hilary Du Pré

James Frain
Daniel Barenboim

David Morrissey
Kiffer Finzi

Charles Dance
Derek Du Pré

Celia Imrie
Iris Du Pré

Rupert Penry-Jones
Piers Du Pré

Bill Paterson
Cello Teacher
Auriol Evans
Young Jackie
Keylee Jade Flanders
Young Hilary
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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