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.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.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.
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 4 wins & 24 nominations total
Keylee Jade Flanders
- Young Hilary
- (as Keeley Flanders)
Delia Lindsay
- Tweedy Woman
- (as Delia Lindsey)
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaEmily Watson learned to play the cello as a child. She practiced so long and so intensively for the film that her fingers bled.
- GoofsWe see Catalan cello master Pau Casals after a concert in Madrid in the early-1960s. But Pau Casals swore never to return to Spain from exile because Franco was still in power after the coup d'état and 1939's Spanish Civil War. Franco died in 1975, two years after Casals' own death in exile.
- Quotes
Jackie du Pré: [mid-recital] Excuse me ladies and gentlemen, I have broken my A string
[leaves stage]
Jackie du Pré: at least it wasn't my G string.
- Crazy creditsA live recording of one of Jacqueline du Pre's performances of the Elgar Cello Concerto, conducted by Daniel Barenboim, was used in three scenes in this film. All of the other music was specially recorded.
- SoundtracksCello Concerto in E minor Op. 85
Written by Edward Elgar (as Sir Edward Elgar)
Performed by The Philadelphia Orchestra and Jacqueline du Pré (cello)
Conducted by Daniel Barenboim
Published by Novello & Company Limited, London
Excerpts of a live performance tape played in three sections of the movie
Featured review
"Hilary and Jackie" tells of two sisters who share a love of classical music and each other but take contrasting paths through adult life. A much lauded film worthy of its critical acclaim, "H&J" does have a peculiar twice-told tale approach to its presentation which tends to make it interesting but so complex as to dilute its effectiveness. Nonetheless, this British film with a typically "stiff upper lip" approach to its sentimentality, is well shot, scripted, and acted. A good watch which will be a little "over the top" for many.
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- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Hilary và Jackie
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Box office
- Budget
- $7,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $4,912,892
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $92,956
- Jan 3, 1999
- Gross worldwide
- $4,912,892
- Runtime2 hours 1 minute
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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