Review of The Dresser (1983) by Bubba M — 02 Mar 2009
A touring Shakespearean company is focused on during the second World War featuring a neurotic and time worn star whose grip on reality fades with his faculties from day to day and his personal dresser who completely keeps his composure for him in the midst of grueling performance schedules.
Faced with the reality that Hitler's invading forces are constantly flinging at England, 'Sir' valiantly struggles through Othello and King Lear in the midst of air raids and cast dissentions coupled with his own complete exhaustion.
Some will confuse Sir's acute fatigue for 'scenery chewing'. An interesting study of the British theatre trade in its darkest hour. Wonderful interplay from Finney and Courtenay.
This review of The Dresser (1983) was written by Bubba M on 02 Mar 2009.
The Dresser has generally received very positive reviews.
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