Movie Description
The Dressmaker
(1988)Overview
In England during World War II, a repressed dressmaker and her sister struggle looking after their 17-year-old niece, who is having a delusional affair with an American soldier.
Featured Crew
- Director : Jim O'Brien
- Producer : Ronald Shedlo
- Writer : John McGrath
- Editor : William Diver
- Cast : Joan Plowright,Billie Whitelaw,Pete Postlethwaite,Jane Horrocks,Tim Ransom,Pippa Hinchley,Rosemary Martin,Tony Haygarth,Michael James Reed,Sam Douglas,Bert Parnaby,Lorraine Ashbourne,Mandy Walsh,Margi Clarke,Andrew Moorcroft,Marie Jelliman,Rita Howard,Gerry White,Pamela Austin,Dorothy Dearnley,Anthony Benson,Al T. Kossy,Val Elliott,Mandy Humphrey,Jayne Male,Bradley Lavelle,Andrew Woodman,Freda Kelly,Terry Canning,Paul Haigh
Cast
Nellie
Margo
Jack
Rita
Wesley
Val
Mrs Manders
Mr Manders
Chuck
Cpl Zawadski
Mr Barnes
Factory Girl
Factory Girl
Shopwoman
Butcher's Boy
Mrs O'Toole
Producer
Singer
Singer
Pianist
Terrence
Mr Betts
Secretary
Party Guest
Party Guest
Party Guest
Party Guest
Woman in Doorway
Man in Doorway
GI (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Dressmaker
Status Released
Release Information
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1988-12-16
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 32m
Production CompaniesFreeway/Shedlo Films,British Screen Productions,Film4 Productions
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
- War
