What happens backstage is always true drama. And often pure comedy.
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.
The Dresser (1983) is a drama film directed by Peter Yates, released on December 6, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Albert Finney, Tom Courtenay, Edward Fox and Zena Walker. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 83 ratings.
Albert Finney
as Sir
Tom Courtenay
as Norman
Edward Fox
as Oxenby
Zena Walker
as Her Ladyship
Eileen Atkins
as Madge
Michael Gough
as Frank Carrington
Cathryn Harrison
as Irene
Betty Marsden
as Violet Manning
Sheila Reid
as Lydia Gibson
Lockwood West
as Geoffrey Thornton
Donald Eccles
as Mr. Godstone
Llewellyn Rees
as Horace Brown
Directed by Peter Yates, written by Ronald Harwood and Ronald Harwood, produced by Peter Yates and Ronald Harwood.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 83 ratings.
Just watched the Dresser tonight. This movie was nominated for best picture of 1983, best director, best actor (Albert Finney & Tom Courtenay) and best Screenplay from another medium. Courtenay won a Golden Globe for best actor. So, on to the movie. I don't need to give the synopsis because you can find it easily. Did I like it? At first it was pretty dull and the main character is really an over the top diva. His…
Reviewed on January 23, 2021
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The Dresser (1983) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Dresser (1983) includes Albert Finney, Tom Courtenay, Edward Fox, Zena Walker and Eileen Atkins. The film was directed by Peter Yates. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Dresser was released on December 6, 1983 and runs for 1h 58m.
The Dresser (1983) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 83 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
