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Extract from the film 'The Dressmaker' (1988)
Type: Clip • Published 2022-01-20
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim O'Brien
- Screenplay & Story
- John McGrath, Beryl Bainbridge
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- The Dressmaker
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Freeway/Shedlo Films, British Screen Productions, Film Four International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim O'Brien
John McGrath, Beryl Bainbridge
George Fenton
Michael Coulter
William Diver
John McGrath, Ronald Shedlo
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Coulter
Director of Photography
Jim O'Brien
Director
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
John McGrath
Writer
Ronald Shedlo
Producer
William Diver
Editor
Caroline Amies
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dressmaker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dressmaker about?
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.
Who directed The Dressmaker?
The Dressmaker was directed by Jim O'Brien.
Who stars in The Dressmaker?
The principal cast of The Dressmaker includes Joan Plowright, Billie Whitelaw, Pete Postlethwaite, Jane Horrocks, Tim Ransom.
When was The Dressmaker released and how long is it?
The Dressmaker was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dressmaker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dressmaker was composed by George Fenton.
Is The Dressmaker based on a book or true story?
The Dressmaker is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Beryl Bainbridge".