About this title: Perhaps inspired by the success of biopics like Shine and Amadeus, this film based on a true story -- and a book (entitled A Genius in the Family) -- also focuses on the destructive forces of being a musical genius. Hilary and Jacqueline du Pré are gifted sisters who grow up in England in the 1950s and compete for musical accolades and love. Hilary (Rachel Griffiths) is a talented flutist, but it's her younger sister, Jackie (Breaking the Waves' Emily Watson), who is the musical "genius" cellist. The film follows their sibling rivalry in musical competition and romance. Though extremely close ...
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Format: VHS Tape
Studio: Polygram USA Video
Date: 1999-11-02
UPC:044004424332
Description: Good. A former library item in HEAVY DUTY case with original artwork. Tape tested and plays well with good quality picture and sound. Buy with confidence! read more
Format: VHS
Date: November 2, 1999
UPC:044004424332
Description: Emily Watson, Rachel Griffiths, James Frain, David Morrissey, Charles Dance. Fine in fine packaging. Originally released: 1998. Language: English. Run time: 124 mins. (m7) VHS movie is ex-video club copy in excellent cond, with box in excellent cond inside a hard plastic case. read more
Format: DVD
Screen format: Widescreen
Studio: Polygram USA Video
Date: 1999-07-20
UPC:044004424325
Description: Very Good. ~INCLUDES WIDESCREEN AND STANDARD VERSIONS~MINOR WEAR TO DVD, CASE AND ARTWORK ARE IN MINT CONDITION~**Check out my other listings: BOOKS, CDS, DVDS, VIDEOS, GAMES**Fast Delivery*** read more
Format: DVD
Screen format: Widescreen
Studio: Polygram USA Video
Date: July 20, 1999
UPC:044004424325
Description: Emily Watson, Rachel Griffiths, James Frain, David Morrissey, Charles Dance. New in new packaging. Language: English. Run time: 124 mins. Aspect ratio: 2.35: 1/1.33: 1. Originally released: 1998. Brand New Factory sealed read more
Description: Rachel Griffiths, Emily Watson, James Frain, Daved Morrissey, Charles Dance, Celia Imrie. Very good in good packaging. 1998 Run time: 121. read more
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