The Dresser (2015)
Original title: The Dresser
2015 · 1 h 49 min
Cast
Anthony Hopkins 
Ian McKellen 
Emily Watson Sarah Lancashire 
Edward Fox 
Vanessa Kirby
Credits
Written by: 
Richard Eyre
Plot
During World War II, an aging actor-manager of a touring Shakespeare troupe depends on his devoted dresser.
Sinekatalog’s take
Richard Eyre's TV film, with Anthony Hopkins and Ian McKellen, is touching and funny, adapted from Ronald Harwood's play.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.8 / 10 (4,119 votes)
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