6.2The Dresser · 2015
The Dresser (2015) is a Drama / TV Movie film directed by Richard Eyre, starring Ian McKellen, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Watson.
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6.2Overview
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 Norman must scramble to keep the production alive but will Sir turn up in time and if he does will he be able to perform that night? 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.
Cast
Ian McKellen, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Watson, Vanessa Kirby, Sarah Lancashire, Edward Fox, Tom Brooke, Matthew Cottle
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What is "The Dresser" about?
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 Norman must scramble to keep the production alive but will Sir turn up in time and if he does will he be able to perform that night? 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.
When was "The Dresser" released?
The Dresser was released in 2015.
Who stars in "The Dresser"?
The cast includes Ian McKellen, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Watson, Vanessa Kirby.
