The Dresser (1983)
The Dresser is a 1983 drama movie directed by Peter Yates, with a running time of 1h 58m. It stars Albert Finney, Tom Courtenay and Edward Fox.
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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What is The Dresser about?
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.
When was The Dresser released?
The Dresser was released on 6 December 1983.
How long is The Dresser?
The Dresser runs 1h 58m.
Who made The Dresser?
The Dresser was directed by Peter Yates.
Where can I watch The Dresser?
The Dresser is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch The Dresser
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Albert Finney as Sir
- Tom Courtenay as Norman
- Edward Fox as Oxenby
- Zena Walker as Her Ladyship
- Eileen Atkins as Madge
- Michael Gough as Frank Carrington
- Cathryn Harrison as Irene
- Betty Marsden as Violet Manning
- Sheila Reid as Lydia Gibson
- Lockwood West as Geoffrey Thornton
- Donald Eccles as Mr. Godstone
- Llewellyn Rees as Horace Brown