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The Dresser (1983) |
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118
minutes
Rated: PG
Country: Great Britain
Studio: Sony Pictures Home
Entertainment
Cast: Tom Courtenay, Edward
Fox, Michael Gough, Albert Finney
Director: Peter Yates
Screenwriter: Ronald Harwood |
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Synopsis |
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intriguing look behind the scenes of
a touring stage company in war-torn
England, based on Ronald Harwood's
hit Broadway play. Albert Finney
stars as Sir, the aging manager and
lead actor of the troupe who begins
to come undone from the pressure of
touring in bombed-out England. The
lines between reality and drama
begin to fade, leading Sir into
melodramatic ramblings, soothed only
by the aid of his devoted dresser,
Norman (Tom Courtenay). Norman is
part lover, brother, mother, and
whipping boy to Sir's mercurial
moods, coaxing the egocentric actor
through the necessary dressing-room
preparations as he readies himself
for his 227th performance of KING
LEAR. |
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