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The Dresser (TV)

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Original title

The Dresser

Year

2015

Running time

104 min.

Country

United Kingdom

Director

Richard Eyre

Screenwriter

Ronald Harwood

Cast

Music

Stephen Warbeck

Cinematography

Ben Smithard

Producer

BBC, Playground Entertainment, Sonia Friedman Productions

Genre

Drama | Stage Play. II World War. Remake. TV Movie

Synopsis

In a touring Shakespearean theatre company, backstage hand Norman is devoted to the brilliant but tyrannical head of the company, Sir. He struggles to support the deteriorating star as the company works to carry on during the London blitz during World War Two. The pathos of his backstage efforts rival the pathos in Shakespeare's story of Lear and the Fool from his play King Lear, which is being presented on stage, as the situation comes to a crisis.

Awards: 216: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best MiniSeries/TV Movie

2015: BAFTA TV Awards: Best Costume Design and Make Up & Hair Design. 3 Nominations

2016: Critics Choice Awards: Nominated for Best Supp. Actress in Miniseries or TV Movie (Watson & Lancashire)

2016: Satellite Awards: 3 Nominations including Best Miniseries

2016: Golden Globes Awards: nominated to Best Mini-Series Or Motion Picture Made for TV.

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Critics' reviews

"A claustrophobic but ultimately affecting TV movie starring Ian McKellen and Anthony Hopkins."

Maureen Ryan: Variety
"When a production features Ian McKellen, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Watson, and Sarah Lancashire from 'Happy Valley', great expectations are quite in order. I was not disappointed."

Matthew Gilbert: Boston Globe
"This tour de force is an ode to the actor's art and the sacrifice it entails."

Matt Roush: TV Guide

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The Dresser (TV)

2015

Richard Eyre

6.0

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