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The Dressmaker (1988)

Overview

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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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Director

Jim O'Brien

ReleasedDec 16, 1988
Runtime1h 32m
StatusReleased
Film4 Productions
British Screen Productions

Top Cast

Joan Plowright

Joan Plowright

Nellie

Billie Whitelaw

Billie Whitelaw

Margo

Pete Postlethwaite

Pete Postlethwaite

Jack

Jane Horrocks

Jane Horrocks

Rita

Tim Ransom

Tim Ransom

Wesley

Pippa Hinchley

Pippa Hinchley

Val

Rosemary Martin

Rosemary Martin

Mrs Manders

Tony Haygarth

Tony Haygarth

Mr Manders

Michael James Reed

Michael James Reed

Chuck

Sam Douglas

Sam Douglas

Cpl Zawadski

Lorraine Ashbourne

Lorraine Ashbourne

Factory Girl

Margi Clarke

Margi Clarke

Shopwoman

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