The Curse of Steptoe
Synopsis
In the early 1960s aspiring stage actor Harry H. Corbett jumps at the chance to play junk-dealer Harold Steptoe in a television comedy show 'Steptoe and Son'. However, the show's success proves to be a poisoned chalice for him, type-casting him and thwarting his stage ambitions. Wilfrid Brambell, the actor playing his father, is marginalized in a different way. He is a gay man in an England where homosexuality is still illegal.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Samuels
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Fillis
- Original Title
- The Curse of Steptoe
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- BBC
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Brian Fillis
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What is The Curse of Steptoe about?
In the early 1960s aspiring stage actor Harry H. Corbett jumps at the chance to play junk-dealer Harold Steptoe in a television comedy show 'Steptoe and Son'. However, the show's success proves to be a poisoned chalice for him, type-casting him and thwarting his stage ambitions. Wilfrid Brambell, the actor playing his father, is marginalized in a different way. He is a gay man in an England where homosexuality is still illegal.
Who directed The Curse of Steptoe?
The Curse of Steptoe was directed by Michael Samuels.
Who stars in The Curse of Steptoe?
The principal cast of The Curse of Steptoe includes Jason Isaacs, Phil Davis, Roger Allam, Clare Higgins, Burn Gorman.
When was The Curse of Steptoe released and how long is it?
The Curse of Steptoe was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.