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The Saddest Music in the World

R20031h 40mGuy Maddin
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 79% · Metacritic 78

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

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.

ComedyDramaMusic
CanadaBeerGreat DepressionDepression EraWinnipegProsthetic LegProsthesisMusicMusical ContestLegless

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What is The Saddest Music in the World (2003) 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 stars in The Saddest Music in the World?

The Saddest Music in the World stars Isabella Rossellini (Lady Helen Port-Huntley), Mark McKinney (Chester Kent), Maria de Medeiros (Narcissa), David Fox (Fyodor Kent), Ross McMillan (Roderick Kent / Gravillo the Great). The film was directed by Guy Maddin.

How long is The Saddest Music in the World?

The Saddest Music in the World has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2003. It is rated R.

Is The Saddest Music in the World worth watching?

The Saddest Music in the World holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 79. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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