Musical Movies of 2001

Moulin Rouge

The third film from pop-music-obsessed director Baz Luhrmann tweaks the conventions of the musical genre by mixing a period romance with anachronistic dialogue and songs in the style of his ... [ Musical movie - 2001 ]

South Pacific

Rodgers and Hammerstein's award-winning musical South Pacific, based on stories by James A. Michener, successfully debuted in 1949, and has since been performed scores of times on-stage and ... [ Musical movie - 2001 ]

Carmen: A Hip Hopera

Previously, and brilliantly, adapted as an opera by Georges Bizet, the ... [ Musical movie - 2001 ]

Hedwig and The Angry Inch

Adapted from the hit off-Broadway musical of the same name is this tale of an "internationally ignored" ... [ Musical movie - 2001 ]

Nuncrackers

Rue McClanahan stars as Mother Superior in this Nunsense Christmas special, playing the musical nun with a cable access show and a taste for comedy. Joined by special guest John Ritter, the convent performs musical numbers such as ... [ Musical movie - 2001 ]

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time In India

One of the most expensive films ever to come out of Bollywood, Lagaan tells the tale of the Indian village Champaner, beset by drought and British colonialism in the year 1893. Without a drop of rain in months, the ... [ Musical movie - 2001 ]

Tosca

The tragedy of Puccini's heartbreaking romance comes to life on stage in this production starring Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, and Ruggero Raimondi and directed by Beniot Jacquot. The Royal Opera House - ... [ Musical movie - 2001 ]

The Happiness of the Katakuris

One of an amazing seven features directed in 2001 by Japan's prolific shock auteur Takashi Miike, The Happiness of the Katakuris is a gleefully morbid ... [ Musical movie - 2001 ]

Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter

Forget that hack Van Helsing, for true extermination of the fanged undead believers turn to the one and only sandaled slayer, Jesus Christ: Vampire Hunter. Having returned to Earth for the eagerly anticipated Second ... [ Musical movie - 2001 ]