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