The Dresser

Name: The Dresser
Director: Richard Eyre
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 2015
Duration: 1 h 49 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Ian McKellen, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Watson, Vanessa Kirby, Sarah Lancashire

20151h 49m6.2(92 votes)

DramaTV Movie

Synopsis

One fateful night in a small English regional theatre during World War II a troupe of touring actors stage a production of Shakespeares King Lear. Bombs are falling, sirens are wailing, the curtain is up in an hour but the actor/manager Sir who is playing Lear is nowhere to be seen. His dresser Norm…

The Dresser (2015) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Richard Eyre. It stars Ian McKellen, Anthony Hopkins, and Emily Watson. The film runs for 1 hour 49 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.2 out of 10 from 92 votes.

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Director

Richard Eyre

Cast

Ian McKellen

Norman

Anthony Hopkins

Sir

Emily Watson

Her Ladyship

Vanessa Kirby

Irene

Sarah Lancashire

Madge

Edward Fox

Thornton

Tom Brooke

Oxenby/Edmond

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Who stars in The Dresser?

The Dresser stars Ian McKellen, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Watson, and Vanessa Kirby, and was directed by Richard Eyre.

How long is The Dresser?

The Dresser has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes.

When did The Dresser come out?

The Dresser was released in 2015.

What genre is The Dresser?

The Dresser is a drama and tv movie film.

Is The Dresser worth watching?

The Dresser holds an average audience score of 6.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.