The Dresser (1983) The Dresser

The Dresser ★★★½ 1983 (PG) Film adaptation of Harwood's play (he also wrote the screen version) about an aging English actor/manager (Finney), his dresser (Courtenay), and their theatre company touring England during WWII. Marvelous showbiz tale is lovingly told, superbly acted. 119m/C VHS. Albert Finney, Tom Courtenay, Edward Fox, Michael Gough, Zena Walker, Eileen Atkins, Cathryn Harrison; Director: Peter Yates; Writer: Ronald Harwood; Cameo: James Horner. Golden Globes '84: Actor—Drama (Courtenay).

At-a-glance
Year Released 1983
Rating PG
Length (in minutes) 119
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Awards
Year Source Award
1984 Golden Globes Actor - Drama
Credits
Role Name
Actor Cathryn Harrison
Actor Michael Gough
Actor Zena Walker
Actor Edward Fox
Actor Albert Finney
Actor Eileen Atkins
Actor Tom Courtenay
Cameo James Horner
Director Peter Yates
Writer Ronald Harwood