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The Dresser is a 1983 British drama film directed by Peter Yates and adapted by Ronald Harwood from his 1980 play The Dresser. It tells the story of an aging actor's personal assistant struggling to keep his employer's life together.
The Dresser is a 2015 British television drama film directed by Richard Eyre and based on the 1980 play by Ronald Harwood. It stars Ian McKellen, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Watson, Vanessa Kirby, Sarah Lancashire and Edward Fox.
Dec 6, 1983 · Albert Finney stars as a tyrannical actor who performs King Lear with the help of his loyal dresser, played by Tom Courtenay. The film is based on a play by Ronald Harwood, who was inspired by his own experiences as a dresser for Donald Wolfit.
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- Drama
- Peter Yates
- 1983-12-06
The Dresser is a wickedly funny and deeply moving story of friendship and loyalty as Sir reflects on his lifelong accomplishments and seeks to reconcile his turbulent friendships with those in his employ before the final curtain.
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- 5
- Richard Eyre
- 109 min
The Dresser brilliantly showcases two of the most gifted actors of their generation within a thoughtful, well-executed production offering intelligent commentary on the human condition. Read ...
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- Richard Eyre
- TV-14
- Ian Mckellen
May 27, 2016 · The Dresser may not live up to the reputation of the earlier film, it is still a reasonably entertaining work that offers the pleasure of seeing two great actors work together for the first time.
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During World War II, an embittered actor known to others as Sir (Albert Finney) is well past his prime. Formerly a renowned performer, Sir must now settle for leading a shoddy troupe of aged ...
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- Comedy, Drama
- PG
