Hilary and Jackie

(1998)

Synopsis

Best Actress nominee Emily Watson portrays gifted---and tormented---British cellist Jacqueline du Pre, whose career was cut short due to a battle with multiple sclerosis. This dramatic look at her life focuses on her lifelong rivalry with sister Hilary (Best Supporting Actress nominee Rachel Griffiths), a flutist whose talents were overshadowed by her prodigy sister. David Morrissey, James Frain.

Directors

Anand Tucker, NICHOLAS KENT, Martin Walsh, Sandy Powell, Frank Cottrell Boyce, David Johnson, Nigel Sinclair, Ruth Jackson, Ruth Jackson

Production year

1998

Rating

R

Studio

Focus Features

Runtime

124 minutes

Cast

Emily Watson, Rachel Griffiths, David Morrissey, James Frain, Charles Dance