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1998 Certificate 15
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The story of the brilliant concert cellist Jacqueline du Pre, seen from the perspectives of her sister Hilary and brother Piers. While Jackie gains international fame and fortune, she secretly longs for the stable, normal life and family Hilary has built. Watson and Griffiths deliver impassioned, unforgettable performances as .. Read more

Starring Emily Watson, Rachel Griffiths, James Frain, David Morrissey
Director Anand Tucker
Genres Drama

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Hilary And Jackie

The story of the brilliant concert cellist Jacqueline du Pre, seen from the perspectives of her sister Hilary and brother Piers. While Jackie gains international fame and fortune, she secretly longs for the stable, normal life and family Hilary has built. Watson and Griffiths deliver impassioned, unforgettable performances as the troubled sisters. Based on the autobiographical novel "A Genius in the Family."

Starring Emily Watson, Rachel Griffiths, James Frain, David Morrissey, Charles Dance, Celia Imrie
Director Anand Tucker
Studio CINEMA CLUB
Run time DVD: 1 hr 57 mins
Certificate Certificate 15
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English
Hearing-impaired English
Released Production year: 1998

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  • Critic's review of Hilary And Jackie

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    • 4 stars out of 5  

      Emily Watson gives a mesmerising performance as the often difficult, selfish and driven cellist Jacqueline du Pré in this controversial biopic that centres on Jacqueline's unusual relationship with her sister Hilary (Rachel Griffiths). Loosely based on Hilary and her brother Piers's biography, the film is a fascinating, no-holds-barred account of Jackie's musical career and private life, beginning when her talent as a cellist eclipses the musical ambitions of her older sister. While many column inches have been devoted to the incident when Jackie asks Hilary whether she can sleep with her husband, and then does so, the film should be lauded for its fascinating realisation of Jackie's talent and almost destructive personality. You may not like her by the end of the film, but you will be glad you had the chance to meet her.

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    • Rated - 4.0 stars   5 out of 5 people found this review helpful

      Beautiful Music

      This film is based on a true story, although some of the things that happen seem as though they must be exaggerated, if not totally fabricated. Nevertheless, ... read more »

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    • Rated - 3.0 stars   1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

      Talented Sisters make music!

      Like 'Shine' made in 1996, this is another brilliant film made about the true story behind a flawed classical musical genius.

      This is the ... read more »

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