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6 December 1983 (USA) moreTagline:
What happens backstage is always true drama. And often pure comedy.Plot:
An effeminate personal assistant of a deteriorating veteran actor struggles to get him through a difficult performance of King Lear. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 12 nominations moreUser Comments:
Simply put: this is great film making. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Albert Finney | ... | Sir |
 | Tom Courtenay | ... | Norman |
| Edward Fox | ... | Oxenby |
| Zena Walker | ... | Her Ladyship |
| Eileen Atkins | ... | Madge |
| Michael Gough | ... | Frank Carrington |
| Cathryn Harrison | ... | Irene |
| Betty Marsden | ... | Violet Manning |
| Sheila Reid | ... | Lydia Gibson |
| Lockwood West | ... | Geoffrey Thornton |
| Donald Eccles | ... | Mr. Godstone |
| Llewellyn Rees | ... | Horace Brown |
| Guy Manning | ... | Benton |
| Anne Mannion | ... | Beryl |
| Kevin Stoney | ... | C. Rivers Lane |
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118 minCountry:
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Ronald Harwood based his play and subsequent screenplay on his experiences as the dresser for the noted Shakespearean actor Donald Wolfit. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: After Sir and Norman leave the marketplace, they're passed by a Routemaster bus. These buses were first used in London in 1954, and weren't used outside London until the 1970's. moreFAQ
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What more can you ask for? A great screenplay based on one of the finest plays of the latter half of the 20th century, two fine emotional performances by Courtney and Finney, a realistic vision of war time london, a great supporting cast. This film takes you on an emotional rollercoaster through humour, sadness, loss and fulfillment. if you are in the theatre it is even more effective. This is a true 10 on the rating scale !