Movie

The Dresser

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

★ 6.8(82)19831h 58m

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Good to know

Director: Peter Yates
Release date: 1983-12-06
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Columbia Pictures

About The Dresser

The Dresser is a 1983 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Peter Yates, starring Albert Finney, Tom Courtenay and Edward Fox. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 82 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Dresser in Russia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Albert Finney

Sir

Tom Courtenay

Norman

Edward Fox

Oxenby

Zena Walker

Her Ladyship

Eileen Atkins

Madge

Michael Gough

Frank Carrington

Cathryn Harrison

Irene

Betty Marsden

Violet Manning

Sheila Reid

Lydia Gibson

Lockwood West

Geoffrey Thornton

Donald Eccles

Mr. Godstone

Llewellyn Rees

Horace Brown

Themes & keywords

alcoholismbackstagelgbtpost world war iimake updrunkenness

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Dresser in Russia?+

The Dresser is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Russia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Dresser on Netflix?+

The Dresser is not on Netflix in Russia right now.

How long is The Dresser?+

The Dresser has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in The Dresser?+

The Dresser stars Albert Finney, Tom Courtenay, Edward Fox, Zena Walker and Eileen Atkins.

When did The Dresser come out?+

The Dresser is a 1983 movie directed by Peter Yates.

What genre is The Dresser?+

The Dresser is Drama film.

Who directed The Dresser?+

The Dresser was directed by Peter Yates.