The Dresser (1983)
Movie 1h 58m ★ 6.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Dating from 1983, The Dresser sits in the drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Peter Yates. The cast includes Albert Finney, Michael Gough and Edward Fox. The running time is 1h 58m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.8 out of 10.
61Tonight Score Well rated, a classic.
Synopsis
In a touring Shakespearean theater group, a backstage hand - the dresser, is devoted to the brilliant but tyrannical head of the company. He struggles to support the deteriorating star as the company struggles to carry on during the London blitz. The pathos of his backstage efforts rival the pathos in the story of Lear and the Fool that is being presented on-stage, as the situation comes to a crisis.
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Cast & crew
- Peter YatesDirector
- Albert Finneyas Sir
- Michael Goughas Frank Carrington
- Edward Foxas Oxenby
- Eileen Atkinsas Madge
- Tom Courtenayas Norman
- Zena Walkeras Her Ladyship
- Cathryn Harrisonas Irene
- Betty Marsdenas Violet Manning
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Questions about The Dresser
- What genre is The Dresser?
- The Dresser is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in The Dresser?
- Albert Finney, Michael Gough, Edward Fox, Eileen Atkins, Tom Courtenay appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Dresser?
- Peter Yates directed The Dresser.
- How long is The Dresser?
- The Dresser runs for 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- Is The Dresser worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Dresser?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
