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The Dresser
“What happens backstage is always true drama. And often pure comedy.”
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The Dresser at a glance
The Dresser is a 1983 drama film, running 1h 58m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1983-12-06
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Peter Yates
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 · 84 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmIn 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.
Cast
14 names
Albert FinneySir
Tom CourtenayNorman
Edward FoxOxenby
Zena WalkerHer Ladyship
Eileen AtkinsMadge
Michael GoughFrank Carrington
Cathryn HarrisonIrene
Betty MarsdenViolet Manning
Sheila ReidLydia Gibson
Lockwood WestGeoffrey ThorntonDonald EcclesMr. Godstone
Llewellyn ReesHorace BrownGuy ManningBenton
Anne BlackmanBeryl
Questions about The Dresser
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Dresser in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Dresser is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Dresser suitable for children?
The Dresser is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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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…
How long is The Dresser?
The Dresser runs for 1h 58m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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