The Dresser (1983)

7.5PG112 minDirector: Peter Yates

1983 British film

The Dresser is a 1983 British drama film directed by Peter Yates and adapted by Ronald Harwood from his 1980 play The Dresser. It tells the story of an aging actor's personal assistant struggling to keep his employer's life together. The film stars Albert Finney, Tom Courtenay, Zena Walker, Eileen Atkins, Edward Fox and Michael Gough.

Finney and Courtenay were both nominated for Academy Awards, BAFTA Awards, and Golden Globe Awards for their performances, with Courtenay winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama in a tie with Robert Duvall for Tender Mercies.

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FAQ

What is The Dresser about?
The Dresser (1983) — Personal assistant Norman struggles to get deteriorating veteran actor Sir through a difficult performance of King Lear.
Is The Dresser based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Dresser scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.