In a time of war, an extraordinary group of women turned a song of hope into a symphony of triumph. From the director of "Driving Miss Daisy" comes a true story of courage, triumph, friendship, and strength starring Glenn Close ("Dangerous Liaisons"), Oscar winner Frances McDormand (1996 Best Actress, "Fargo") and Emmy Award winner Julianna Marguiles (TV's "ER"). This compelling drama reveals the heroic actions of a group of women held prisoner by the Japanese during World War II. These diverse women from different countries, speaking different languages, unite to form a vocal orchestra -- creating a lfe affirming symphony of human voices.
Production Year:
1997
Released:
Tue, 03/13/2001
Run Time Minutes:
132
Genres:
War
Genres:
Drama
Trailer:
No
Format Aspect Ratio:
2.35-Super Wide Screen
Resolution:
480x720 LowRez
More Information:
HD-2
Audio Language:
English
Audio Format:
Dolby Digital
Audio Channels:
5.1
Actors:
Glenn Close - Adrienne Pargiter
Actors:
Frances McDormand - Dr. Verstak
Actors:
Pauline Collins - Daisy 'Margaret' Drummond
Actors:
Cate Blanchett - Susan Macarthy
Actors:
Jennifer Ehle - Rosemary Leighton-Jones
Actors:
Julianna Margulies - Topsy Merritt
Actors:
Wendy Hughes - Mrs. Dickson
Actors:
Johanna Ter Steege - Sister Wilhelminia
Actors:
Elizabeth Spriggs - Mrs. Roberts
Actors:
Pamela Rabe - Mrs. Tippler
Actors:
Clyde Kusatsu - Sgt. Tomiashi ('The Snake')
Actors:
Stan Egi - Captain Tanaka
Actors:
David Chung - The Interpreter
Actors:
Sab Shimono - Colonel Hirota
Actors:
Penne Hackford-Jones - Mrs. Pike
Actors:
Pauline Chan - Wing
Actors:
Lisa Hensley - Edna
Actors:
Susie Porter - Oggi
Actors:
Anita Hegh - Bett
Actors:
Tessa Humphries - Celia Roberts
Actors:
Lia Scallon - Mrs. O'Riordan
Actors:
Marta Dusseldorp - Helen van Praagh
Actors:
Marijke Mann - Mrs. Cronje
Actors:
Aden Young - Bill Seary
Actors:
Paul Bishop - Dennis Leighton-Jones
Actors:
Stephen O'Rourke - William Pargiter
Actors:
Vincent Ball - Mr. Dickson
Actors:
Nicholas Hammond - Marty Merritt
Actors:
Noel Ferrier - Robbie Roberts
Actors:
Steven Grives - Westmacott
Actors:
Robert Grubb - Colonel Downes
Actors:
Arthur Dignam - Mr. Pike
Actors:
Tanya Bird - Siobhan O'Riordan
Actors:
Alwine Seinen - Millie
Actors:
Kitty Clignett - Sister Anna
Actors:
Shira Van Essen - Antoinette van Praagh
Actors:
Yoshi Adachi - Mr. Moto
Actors:
Mitsu Sato - Rags
Actors:
Taka Nagano - Boris
Actors:
Koji Sasaki - Lefty
Actors:
Julie Anthony - Female Vocalist
Actors:
Geoffrey Ogden-Brown - Band Leader
Actors:
Jason Arden - Edgar
Actors:
Kristine McAlister - Matron Heffernan
Actors:
Jesse Rosenfeld - Danny Tippler
Actors:
Phillip Stork - Michael Tippler
Actors:
John Elcock - Seaman Francis
Actors:
Hamish Urquhart - Aran O'Riordan
Actors:
Jemal Blattner - Older Aran O'Riordan
Actors:
John Proper - Captain Murchison
Actors:
Shigenori Ito - Dr. Mizushima
Actors:
Geoff O'Halloran - Sailor
Actors:
Chi Yuen Lee - Chinese Man
Actors:
Ping Pan - Chinese Man