A Dedicated Man
Synopsis
Edith is a hotel waitress, single and in her mid-forties, with a major infatuation on Maurice Silcox, the hotel's head waiter. But Edith becomes distraught when she learns that Maurice has been offered a more prestigious job at a luxury hotel. Maurice explains to Edith that he can only take the position if he is married. Unaware Edith's crush, Maurice proposes. She accepts and they set up a household for business purposes only -- complete with a photograph of a make-believe son. As Edith continues to live with this charade, her obsession with Maurice and the "son" grows, leading to a shocking and disturbing outcome!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Knights
- Screenplay & Story
- Elizabeth Taylor, Hugh Whitemore
- Original Score
- Marc Wilkinson
- Original Title
- A Dedicated Man
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Granada Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Knights
Elizabeth Taylor, Hugh Whitemore
Marc Wilkinson
Roy Roberts
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Roberts
Producer
Robert Knights
Director
Hugh Whitemore
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Dedicated Man
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What is A Dedicated Man about?
Edith is a hotel waitress, single and in her mid-forties, with a major infatuation on Maurice Silcox, the hotel's head waiter. But Edith becomes distraught when she learns that Maurice has been offered a more prestigious job at a luxury hotel. Maurice explains to Edith that he can only take the position if he is married. Unaware Edith's crush, Maurice proposes. She accepts and they set up a household for business purposes only -- complete with a photograph of a make-believe son. As Edith continues to live with this charade, her obsession with Maurice and the "son" grows, leading to a shocking and disturbing outcome!
Who directed A Dedicated Man?
A Dedicated Man was directed by Robert Knights.
Who stars in A Dedicated Man?
The principal cast of A Dedicated Man includes Joan Plowright, Alec McCowen, Marged Esli, Maria Mescki, Aimée Delamain.
When was A Dedicated Man released and how long is it?
A Dedicated Man was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for A Dedicated Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Dedicated Man was composed by Marc Wilkinson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Dedicated Man?
A Dedicated Man holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).