Movie: The Heat Is On: The Making of Miss Saigon

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jonathan Pryce
Jonathan Pryce

Self - 'The Engineer'

Lea Salonga
Lea Salonga

Self

Cameron Mackintosh
Cameron Mackintosh

Self

Claude-Michel Schönberg
Claude-Michel Schönberg

Self

Alain Boublil
Alain Boublil

Self

Nicholas Hytner
Nicholas Hytner

Self - Director

William David Brohn
William David Brohn

Self - Orchestrator

Richard Maltby, Jr.
Richard Maltby, Jr.

Self - Co-Lyricist

Bob Avian
Bob Avian

Self - Choreographer

David Caddick
David Caddick

Self - Musical Supervisor

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  • Overview

    A behind-the-scenes look at the putting on of the successful West End stage musical, including footage of the cast rehearsing and the triumphant first night.

  • Release Date

    1989-12-20

  • Average

    7.2

  • Rating:

    3.6 starts
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  • Languages:

    English
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