The Dresser

★★★★★

“What happens backstage is always true drama. And often pure comedy.”

1983 · 1 h 58 min

Directed by Peter Yates

Drama

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Cast

Albert Finney Tom Courtenay Edward Fox Zena Walker Eileen Atkins Michael Gough

Credits

Written by: Ronald Harwood

Plot

During World War II, a ageing Shakespearean actor-manager touring England with his troupe falters, and his devoted dresser works to keep him going on stage, in an adaptation of Ronald Harwood's play.

Sinekatalog’s take

A moving, theatrical drama with Albert Finney and Tom Courtenay.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.4 / 10 (6,460 votes)
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