The Dresser 8 years old

The Dresser

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.

Credits

The Dresser Cast

Name Character
Anthony Hopkins He was 78, now 86 years old as Sir
Tom Brooke He was 38, now 46 years old as Oxenby/Edmond
Emily Watson She was 49, now 57 years old as Her Ladyship
Vanessa Kirby She was 27, now 36 years old as Irene
Ian McKellen He was 77, now 84 years old as Norman
Edward Fox He was 79, now 87 years old as Thornton
Matthew Cottle He was 49, now 57 years old as Albany
Sarah Lancashire She was 51, now 59 years old as Madge

The Dresser Crew

Name Department
Richard Eyre as Director. He was 73 (now 81) years old Directing
Ronald Harwood as Writer. He was 81 (now 89) years old Writing
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The Dresser (8 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, October 31, 2015
  • Runtime: 105 minutes