CinemaOSMovie · 2003 · 1h 40m · R
The Saddest Music in the World

"If you're sad, and like beer, I'm your lady."

69%(74)IMDbComedyDramaMusic

In Depression-era Winnipeg, a legless beer baroness hosts a contest for the saddest music in the world, offering a grand prize of $25,000.

Directed byGuy Maddin

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
EN
Released
September 17, 2003
Studios
Rhombus MediaBuffalo Gal PicturesEgo Film Arts

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THE SADDEST MUSIC IN THE WORLD

THE SADDEST MUSIC IN THE WORLD

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Isabella Rossellini

Isabella Rossellini

Lady Helen Port-Huntley

Mark McKinney

Mark McKinney

Chester Kent

Maria de Medeiros

Maria de Medeiros

Narcissa

David Fox

David Fox

Fyodor Kent

Ross McMillan

Roderick Kent / Gravillo the Great

Louis Negin

Louis Negin

Blind Seer

Darcy Fehr

Teddy

Claude Dorge

Duncan Elksworth

Talia Pura

Talia Pura

Mary

Adriana O'Neil

Adriana O'Neil

Agnes

Creative team
Directed by
Guy Maddin
Guy Maddin
Written by
George Toles
George Toles
Kazuo Ishiguro
Kazuo Ishiguro
Produced by
Niv Fichman
Niv Fichman
Jody Shapiro

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