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The Saddest Music in the World (2003)

Movie ★ 6.8 100 min

Comedy Drama Music

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.

Guy Maddin Director George Toles Writer Guy Maddin Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 17, 2003
Runtime
100 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0366996
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Language
,

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Cast

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 Darcy Fehr Teddy Claude Dorge Duncan Elksworth Talia Pura Talia Pura Mary Adriana O'Neil Adriana O'Neil Agnes Jeff Sutton Young Chester Graeme Valentin Young Roderick Maggie Nagle Chester's Mother Victor Cowie Man in Bar Jessica Burleson Lady's Secretary Wayne Nicklas Boardmember Nancy Drake American Mother David Gillies American Father

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Saddest Music in the World about?
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.
Who directed The Saddest Music in the World?
The Saddest Music in the World was directed by Guy Maddin.
Who stars in The Saddest Music in the World?
The Saddest Music in the World stars Isabella Rossellini, Mark McKinney, Maria de Medeiros, David Fox.
When was The Saddest Music in the World released?
The Saddest Music in the World is a 2003 comedy, drama, music film.
Where can I watch The Saddest Music in the World?
You can watch The Saddest Music in the World with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.