The Dresser (2015)

The Dresser (2015) poster

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.

Director: Richard Eyre
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Stephen Warbeck
Cinematography: Ben Smithard
Editing: Lesley Walker
Production: BBC, Playground Entertainment
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering

Keywords

adultery, world war ii, remake, death, lgbt, personal assistant

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed The Dresser?
The Dresser was directed by Richard Eyre.
Who stars in The Dresser?
The Dresser stars Ian McKellen, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Watson, Vanessa Kirby, Sarah Lancashire, Edward Fox.
How long is The Dresser?
The Dresser has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
What genre is The Dresser?
The Dresser is a Drama, TV Movie film.
Where was The Dresser produced?
The Dresser was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of The Dresser?
The themes of The Dresser include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.