The Dresser

"The Dresser" is a wickedly funny and deeply moving story of friendship and loyalty set in a small English regional theatre during World War II. blending humor and heartbreak it follows the relationship between an ageing Shakespearean actor, known as "Sir" and his devoted dresser Norman as they struggle to keep their production of "King Lear" alive during a turbulent night of bombing raids. With the actor's memory failing and egocentrism on full display, Norman must find a way to reconcile Sir's turbulent relationships with those in his employ before the final curtain call. The movie features an all-star cast including Anthony Hopkins and Ian McKellen, "The Dresser" is a poignant exploration of loyalty art and the human condition. As the bombs fall and the sirens wail, this behind-the-scenes look at life in the theatre will keep you laughing tearful and on the edge of your seat until the very end.

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