IMDb > Staircase (1969)

Staircase (1969) More at IMDbPro »


Overview

User Rating:
5.1/10   265 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 34% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writers:
Charles Dyer (play)
Charles Dyer (writer)
Contact:
View company contact information for Staircase on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
20 August 1969 (USA) more
Genre:
Tagline:
Whoops! more
Plot:
Charles Dyer and Harry Leeds are a couple that have been living together for nearly 20 years. Both earn... more | add synopsis
User Comments:
Quite Enjoyable! more (25 total)

Cast

  (Complete credited cast)

Rex Harrison ... Charles Dyer

Richard Burton ... Harry Leeds, Owner of Chez Harry
Cathleen Nesbitt ... Harry's mother
Beatrix Lehmann ... Charlie's Mother
Michael Rogers ... Opening Song
Royston Starr ... Opening Song
Jake Kavanagh ... Choirboy
Dermot Kelly ... Gravedigger
Gordon Heath ... George the Policeman
Avril Angers ... Miss Ricard
Neil Wilson ... Policeman
Shelagh Fraser ... Cub Mistress
Gwen Nelson ... Matron
Pat Heywood ... Nurse
Stephen Lewis ... Jack
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
L'escalier (France)
more
Runtime:
96 min | UK:100 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Filming Locations:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The original Broadway production of "Staircase" by Charles Dyer opened at the Biltmore Theater in New York on March 2, 1968 and ran for 61 performances. more
Quotes:
[repeated line]
Charles Dyer: I beg yours, I beg yours, rub-a-dub.
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (2003) (V) more
Soundtrack:
Staircase more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
6 out of 12 people found the following comment useful.
Quite Enjoyable!, 4 June 2000
10/10
Author: NickSt

This film was one of the best for its' time and subject matter. I salute Rex Harrison and Richard Burton for taking on such unconventional roles in 1969. I really loved this movie, and came to understand and appreciate what gay life was like in London in those days.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (25 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Staircase (1969)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
It's on TCM tonight blockerlover
DVD or VHS ?? Anywhere.... Rod_Z
I want to see this movie badly jongkuenlee
I loved it! lilydarko
Not One Genuine Emotion eddiekluber
Charlie's relationships - Spoiler ksf-2
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Beautiful Thing The Birdcage The Boys in the Band Xi yan The History Boys
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Comedy section IMDb France section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.