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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.
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Cast
alcoholism
backstage
lgbt
post world war ii
make up
drunkenness
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Questions about The Dresser
How long is The Dresser?
The Dresser has a runtime of 1h 58m (1 hour and 58 minutes).
Who directed The Dresser?
The Dresser was directed by Peter Yates and released in 1983.
What genre is The Dresser?
The Dresser is a Drama film (1983).
Who stars in The Dresser?
The cast of The Dresser includes Albert Finney, Tom Courtenay, Edward Fox, Zena Walker, Eileen Atkins.
What is the TMDB rating for The Dresser?
The Dresser has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 based on 79 votes.
