The Dress
Synopsis
A BAFTA award winning drama about a mistake when buying a dress for his mistress leads Howard to look again at his wife.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eva Sereny
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Smith
- Original Score
- Michael Storey
- Original Title
- The Dress
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- National Film Finance Corporation, Forever Films, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eva Sereny
Robert Smith
Michael Storey
Clare Downs
Department Leadership Roster
Clare Downs
Producer
Eva Sereny
Director
Robert Smith
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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BAFTA Award for Best Short Film
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dress
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dress about?
A BAFTA award winning drama about a mistake when buying a dress for his mistress leads Howard to look again at his wife.
Who directed The Dress?
The Dress was directed by Eva Sereny.
Who stars in The Dress?
The principal cast of The Dress includes Michael Palin, Phyllis Logan, Vivienne Ritchie, Derrick Branche, Dave Hill.
When was The Dress released and how long is it?
The Dress was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dress?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dress was composed by Michael Storey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dress?
The Dress holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).