The Dressmaker (1988)
1h 32m
Running Time
December 16, 1988Release Date
The Dressmaker (1988)
1h 32m
Running Time
December 16, 1988Release Date
Network & Production Companies

Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.

Joan Plowright
Nellie

Billie Whitelaw
Margo

Pete Postlethwaite
Jack

Jane Horrocks
Rita

Tim Ransom
Wesley

Pippa Hinchley
Val

Rosemary Martin
Mrs Manders

Tony Haygarth
Mr Manders

Michael James Reed
Chuck

Sam Douglas
Cpl Zawadski

Bert Parnaby
Mr Barnes

Lorraine Ashbourne
Factory Girl

Mandy Walsh
Factory Girl

Margi Clarke
Shopwoman

Andrew Moorcroft
Butcher's Boy

Marie Jelliman
Mrs O'Toole

Rita Howard
Producer

Gerry White
Singer

Priscilla John
CastingDirector

Pamela Austin
Singer

Dorothy Dearnley
Pianist

Anthony Benson
Terrence

Al T. Kossy
Mr Betts

Val Elliott
Secretary

Mandy Humphrey
Party Guest

Jayne Male
Party Guest

Bradley Lavelle
Party Guest

Andrew Woodman
Party Guest

Freda Kelly
Woman in Doorway

Terry Canning
Man in Doorway

Paul Haigh
GI (uncredited)

Michael Coulter
Director of Photography
Media.


Details.
Release DateDecember 16, 1988
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 32m
Filming LocationsPinewood Studios, United Kingdom
Genres
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Wiki.
The Dressmaker is a 1988 British drama film directed by Jim O'Brien and starring Joan Plowright, Billie Whitelaw and Pete Postlethwaite. It is an adaptation of the 1973 novel The Dressmaker by Beryl Bainbridge.
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