The prolific and profitable partnership of comic operetta kings Gilbert and Sullivan comes to a crisis when Gilbert (Jim Broadbent) abruptly runs out of ideas and an ailing Sullivan (Allan Corduner) fears he's wasting his talent on trifles. Fortunately, a Japanese cultural exhibition provides timely inspiration for what will become their biggest hit, The Mikado...
DVD Extras:
Theatrical trailer, Director's audio commentary.Only DVD can do justice to Mike Leigh's rich tableau of London theatrical life, inhabited by eccentric and complex characters who are as memorable as the tragic-comic figures Gilbert created. Every scene is crowded with detail, while the backstage banter and flawless vocal performances sparkle on even a modest home cinema set-up. Throw in an informative and entertaining commentary by Leigh and you have a very desirable disc.
