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The Dresser (1983)

Movie"What happens backstage is always true drama. And often pure comedy."
Audience Score
67
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PG 1 hr 58 minDec 6th, 1983Drama
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.
StarringAlbert FinneyTom CourtenayEdward Fox
DirectorPeter Yates

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 6th, 1983
On DVD & Blu-ray:April 6th, 2004 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Columbia Pictures
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