The Dressmaker (1988) - film review
Jim O’Brien
Drama / Romance
Summary
The Dressmaker is a British romantic film drama first released in 1988,
directed by Jim O’Brien.
The film is based on a novel by Beryl Bainbridge and stars Joan Plowright, Billie Whitelaw, Pete Postlethwaite, Jane Horrocks and Tim Ransom.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Jim O’Brien
- Script: Beryl Bainbridge (novel), John McGrath
- Photo: Michael Coulter
- Music: George Fenton
- Cast: 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)
- Country: UK
- Language: English
- Runtime: 90 min
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