# The Dresser (1983)

> A fiercely devoted dresser battles exhaustion, alcoholism, and an aging star’s unraveling to get King Lear onto the stage.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/27134

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Peter Yates
- Cast: Albert Finney, Tom Courtenay, Edward Fox, Zena Walker, Eileen Atkins, Michael Gough, Cathryn Harrison, Betty Marsden
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085461/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: theatrical, witty, claustrophobic, theater appreciation, classic film night

## Synopsis

A personal assistant battles to keep a fading star's performance alive amidst chaos and decline.

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