The Dressmaker (1988)
In England during World War II, a repressed dressmaker and her sister struggle looking after their 17-year-old niece, who is having a delusional affair with an American soldier.
Director: Jim O'Brien
Genre: Drama, Romance, War
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: December 16, 1988
Cast
- Joan Plowright - Nellie
- Billie Whitelaw - Margo
- Pete Postlethwaite - Jack
- Jane Horrocks - Rita
- Tim Ransom - Wesley
- Pippa Hinchley - Val
- Rosemary Martin - Mrs Manders
- Tony Haygarth - Mr Manders
- Michael James Reed - Chuck
- Sam Douglas - Cpl Zawadski
Screenplay
- John McGrath
- Beryl Bainbridge (Novel)
Music: George Fenton, George Fenton
Cinematography: Michael Coulter
Editing: William Diver
Production: Freeway/Shedlo Films, British Screen Productions, Film4 Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jim O'Brien
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dressmaker about?
- In England during World War II, a repressed dressmaker and her sister struggle looking after their 17-year-old niece, who is having a delusional affair with an American soldier.
- Who directed The Dressmaker?
- The Dressmaker was directed by Jim O'Brien.
- Who stars in The Dressmaker?
- The Dressmaker stars Joan Plowright, Billie Whitelaw, Pete Postlethwaite, Jane Horrocks, Tim Ransom, Pippa Hinchley.
- How long is The Dressmaker?
- The Dressmaker has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is The Dressmaker?
- The Dressmaker is a Drama, Romance, War film.
- Where was The Dressmaker produced?
- The Dressmaker was produced in United Kingdom.