Hilary and Jackie

~The true story of two sisters who shared a passion, a madness, and a man.

Overview

The tragic story of world-renowned cellist Jacqueline du Pré, as told from the point of view of her sister, flautist Hilary du Pré-Finzi.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1998-12-30
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 121 min

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