6.2 / 10(59 votes)IMDb19601h 44mUnited Kingdom

The Entertainer

“As the applause grew fainter … As the spotlight grew dimmer … His women were younger!”

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Synopsis

Archie Rice, an old-time British vaudeville performer sinking into final defeat, schemes to stay in show business.

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Unofficial Trailer- THE ENTERTAINER (1960)

Type: Trailer • Published 2010-05-23

Top Cast

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Laurence Olivier

Archie Rice

Brenda De Banzie

Phoebe Rice

Roger Livesey

Billy Rice

Joan Plowright

Jean Rice

Alan Bates

Frank Rice

Daniel Massey

Graham

Albert Finney

Mick Rice

Shirley Anne Field

Tina Lapford

Thora Hird

Mrs. Ada Lapford

Miriam Karlin

Renée Baxter

Geoffrey Toone

Harold Hubbard

MacDonald Hobley

McDonald Hobley (as McDonald Hobley)

Anthony Oliver

Interviewer

Max Bacon

Charlie Klein

George Doonan

Eddie Trimmer

James Culliford

Cobber Carson

Gilbert Davis

Brother Bill

Charles Gray

Columnist

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 25, 1960

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director: Tony Richardson
Screenplay & Story: Nigel Kneale, John Osborne
Original Score: John Addison
Original Title: The Entertainer
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Spoken Languages: English
Runtime: 1h 44m
Production Studios: Woodfall Film Productions, Continental

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tony Richardson

Screenplay & Story

Nigel Kneale, John Osborne

Original Score & Music

John Addison

Director of Photography

Oswald Morris

Film Editing

Alan Osbiston

Producers

Harry Saltzman

Department Leadership Roster

Nigel Kneale

Screenplay

Tony Richardson

Director

John Osborne

Screenplay

Alan Osbiston

Editor

Oswald Morris

Director of Photography

Harry Saltzman

Producer

John Addison

Original Music Composer

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Entertainer

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Entertainer about?

Archie Rice, an old-time British vaudeville performer sinking into final defeat, schemes to stay in show business.

Who directed The Entertainer?

The Entertainer was directed by Tony Richardson.

Who stars in The Entertainer?

The principal cast of The Entertainer includes Laurence Olivier, Brenda De Banzie, Roger Livesey, Joan Plowright, Alan Bates.

When was The Entertainer released and how long is it?

The Entertainer was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.

Who composed the musical score for The Entertainer?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Entertainer was composed by John Addison.