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The Dresser Premieres in Theaters - December 6, 1983

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On this day, December 6, 1983, the critically acclaimed drama The Dresser premiered in theaters. Directed by Peter Yates, the film starred Albert Finney and Tom Courtenay in powerful performances as an aging actor and his loyal dresser during the trials of a wartime Shakespearean theater troupe.

Based on Ronald Harwood’s play of the same name, The Dresser explores themes of loyalty, ambition, and the struggles of life behind the scenes of the theater. With a modest budget of $1.4 million, the film grossed $5.3 million at the box office and received widespread acclaim, earning five Academy Award nominations, including Best Actor for both Finney and Courtenay.

Have you seen The Dresser?
 
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