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The Dressmaker (1988)

90 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   26 October 1989 (Australia)
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In England during World War II, a repressed dressmaker and her sister struggle looking after their 17-year-old niece, who is having a delusional affair with an American soldier.

Director:

Jim O'Brien

Writers:

Beryl Bainbridge (novel), John McGrath
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joan Plowright ...
Nellie
Billie Whitelaw Billie Whitelaw ...
Margo
Pete Postlethwaite ...
Jack (as Peter Postlethwaite)
Jane Horrocks ...
Rita
Tim Ransom ...
Wesley
Pippa Hinchley ...
Val
Rosemary Martin Rosemary Martin ...
Mrs. Manders
Tony Haygarth ...
Mr. Manders
Michael James Reed Michael James Reed ...
Chuck (as Michael James-Reed)
Sam Douglas ...
Cpl. Zawadski
Bert Parnaby Bert Parnaby ...
Mr. Barnes
Lorraine Ashbourne Lorraine Ashbourne ...
Factory Girl
Mandy Walsh Mandy Walsh ...
Factory Girl
Margi Clarke Margi Clarke ...
Shopwoman
Andrew Moorcroft Andrew Moorcroft ...
Butcher's Boy
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In England during World War II, a repressed dressmaker and her sister struggle looking after their 17-year-old niece, who is having a delusional affair with an American soldier.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Krawcowa See more »

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color
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"We'll Gather Lilacs"
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Written by Ivor Novello See more »