Tipping the Velvet with Rachael Stirling: DVD Cover

    Tipping the Velvet Director: Geoffrey Sax Cast: Rachael Stirling, Keeley Hawes, Anna Chancellor, Jodhi May

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    • DVD Release Date: 01/27/2004
    • Original Release: 2002
    • Rating: Not Rated
    • Sales Rank: 13,786

    Viewer Rating: (3 ratings)

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    Scenes

    Features

    Closed Caption; Interview with Sarah Waters and Andrew Davies; Photo gallery; Cast filmographies; English subtitles

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    Scene Index

    Side #1 --
    1. Oyster Girl [11:51]
    2. Chosen [8:20]
    3. Best Pals [5:58]
    4. Gay Metropolis [7:21]
    5. Nan King [11:42]
    6. Secret Sweethearts [13:14]
    1. Blissful Couple [11:09]
    2. Nancy Boy [11:59]
    3. King of Pleasure [8:50]
    4. New Life [8:04]
    5. Call of Nature [8:00]
    6. Bad Ending [10:38]
    1. Down and Out [9:21]
    2. Taken In [11:28]
    3. Housekeeper [9:44]
    4. Night Out [10:37]
    5. Rehearsals [10:36]
    6. Sweetest Girl [7:33]

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    Editorial Reviews

    Originally produced in the U.K. for BBC1, where it first aired on October 9, 2002, the three-part miniseries Tipping the Velvet was adapted from Sarah Waters' best-selling debut novel of the same name. Set in the 1890s, the series focuses on the romance between Nan Astley (played by Rachel Stirling, daughter of actress Diana Rigg), a cook in the seaside restaurant owned by her father, and Kitty Butler (Keeley Hawes), a musical hall entertainer specializing in male impersonation. Given the strict (and somewhat hypocritical) moral restrictions of the Victorian era, the lesbian relationship between Nancy and Kitty must be kept a closely guarded secret, except in the hedonistic underground circles in which the actress and her libertine friends travel. Tipping the Velvet was brought to the US by way of the BBC America digital-cable service beginning May 23, 2003. Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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    June 15, 2006: I LOVED THIS MOVIE.FINALLY A MOVIE ENDED IN A WAY I WANTED. TRUE LOVE CONQUERS ALL.

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    March 15, 2005: I loved this film!! I'm a lesbian and having been trying to find more movies that not only include lesbian characters, but give them depth and character beyond stereotypes and cliques. Tipping The Velvet more then met my hopes. It is a beautifully filmed, directed and acted movie following Nancy's character through different conflicts and excitements. From falling in love to dealing with struggling on her own to success, Nancy has the strength and honesty to prevail and make her own path. Rachel Stirling is someone I've never seen before in a movie and was extremely impressed at how well she drew me into her portrayal of Nancy. I enjoyed all the different characters and was spoiled with a cast of such talented actresses and actors, but Stirling was by far my favorite. I've watched the movie several times now and instead of becoming bored with it, I find new treasures to enjoy! I wish networks here in the States would take more risks and show quality mini-series like Tipping The Velvet.


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