The Dresser (2015 film)

For the 1983 film version, see The Dresser (1983 film).
The Dresser

Television release poster
Based on The Dresser
by Ronald Harwood
Directed by Richard Eyre
Starring Ian McKellen
Anthony Hopkins
Emily Watson
Vanessa Kirby
Sarah Lancashire
Edward Fox
Theme music composer Stephen Warbeck
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
Production
Producer(s) Suzan Harrison
Cinematography Ben Smithard
Running time 120 minutes
Production company(s) BBC
Playground Entertainment
Sonia Friedman Productions
Release
Original network BBC Two
Original release
  • 31 October 2015 (2015-10-31)

The Dresser is a 2015 British drama film directed by Richard Eyre and based on the 1980 play by Ronald Harwood. The film stars Ian McKellen, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Watson, Vanessa Kirby, Sarah Lancashire and Edward Fox. The film premiered on BBC Two on 31 October 2015.[1][2][3][4]

Plot

In the closing months of World War Two ageing actor 'Sir' and his wife Her Ladyship bring Shakespeare to the provinces with a company depleted by conscription. 'Sir' is plainly unwell, discharging himself from hospital and Her Ladyship believes he should cancel his upcoming performance of 'King Lear'. However Norman, his outspoken, gay dresser disagrees and is determined that the show will go on, cajoling the confused 'Sir' into giving a performance - one which will be his swansong, at the same time drawing a parallel between King Lear and his fool as Norman, despite ultimate disappointment, serves his master.

Cast

Production

Filming began in London in March 2015.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Broadcasting of The Dresser". BBC.
  2. ↑ Tartaglione, Nancy. "Anthony Hopkins & Ian McKellen On 'The Dresser' Set". Deadline. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
  3. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (9 January 2015). "'The Dresser' With Anthony Hopkins & Ian McKellen Picked Up By Starz". Deadline. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
  4. ↑ "The Dresser, review: a triumph for Anthony Hopkins and Ian McKellen". Telegraph. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
  5. ↑ "Production commences on The Dresser starring Anthony Hopkins and Ian McKellen". BBC. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
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