The Dresser

Name: The Dresser
Director: Peter Yates
Genre: Drama
Released: 1983
Duration: 1 h 58 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Albert Finney, Tom Courtenay, Edward Fox, Zena Walker, Eileen Atkins

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

19831h 58m6.8(82 votes)

Drama

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…

The Dresser (1983) is a drama film directed by Peter Yates. It stars Albert Finney, Tom Courtenay, and Edward Fox. The film runs for 1 hour 58 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 82 votes.

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Director

Peter Yates

Cast

Albert Finney

Sir

Tom Courtenay

Norman

Edward Fox

Oxenby

Zena Walker

Her Ladyship

Eileen Atkins

Madge

Michael Gough

Frank Carrington

Cathryn Harrison

Irene

Is The Dresser Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dresser

Where can I watch The Dresser?

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Who stars in The Dresser?

The Dresser stars Albert Finney, Tom Courtenay, Edward Fox, and Zena Walker, and was directed by Peter Yates.

How long is The Dresser?

The Dresser has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes.

When did The Dresser come out?

The Dresser was released in 1983.

What genre is The Dresser?

The Dresser is a drama film.

Is The Dresser worth watching?

The Dresser holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.