On which semi-autobiographical film is based the 2009 romantic musical drama, which features an ensemble cast including the English actress who made her debut with the Old Vic Company?
Nine (2009 live-action film) Nine is a 2009 romantic musical drama film directed and produced by Rob Marshall and written by Michael Tolkin and Anthony Minghella. The film is an adaptation of the 1982 musical of the same name, which in turn is based on Federico Fellini's semi-autobiographical 1963 film "8½". In addition to songs from the stage musical, all written by Maury Yeston, the film has three original songs, also written by Yeston. The ensemble principal cast consists of Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Penélope Cruz, Judi Dench, Fergie, Kate Hudson, Nicole Kidman, and Sophia Loren.
Harriet Thorpe Harriet Amelia Thorpe (born 8 June 1957) is an English actress. She trained at London's Central School of Speech and Drama. She is known for her roles in the British sitcoms, "The Brittas Empire" (1991–97) and "Absolutely Fabulous" (1992–2012). She has also starred in the West End musicals, "Cabaret" (2006), "Wicked" (2008) and "Mamma Mia!" (2010).