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The Dressmaker

During World War II, a stifled dressmaker and her sister struggle to care for their 17-year-old niece, who falls for an American GI, amidst the chaos of wartime England.

Info about The Dressmaker

Studio(s): Freeway/Shedlo Films, British Screen Productions

Originally Released: United States, Dec 16, 1988

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, Romance

Main Cast

Joan PlowrightJoan PlowrightNellie
Billie WhitelawBillie WhitelawMargo
Pete PostlethwaitePete PostlethwaiteJack
Jane HorrocksJane HorrocksRita
Tim RansomTim RansomWesley
Pippa HinchleyPippa HinchleyVal
Rosemary MartinRosemary MartinMrs Manders
Tony HaygarthTony HaygarthMr Manders
Michael James ReedMichael James ReedChuck
Sam DouglasSam DouglasCpl Zawadski
Bert ParnabyBert ParnabyMr Barnes
Lorraine AshbourneLorraine AshbourneFactory Girl
Margi ClarkeMargi ClarkeShopwoman
Rita HowardRita HowardProducer
Anthony BensonAnthony BensonTerrence
Bradley LavelleBradley LavelleParty Guest
Freda KellyFreda KellyWoman in Doorway
Paul HaighPaul HaighGI (uncredited)

Creators

Jim O'BrienJim O'BrienDirector
John McGrathJohn McGrathWriter
Beryl BainbridgeBeryl BainbridgeNovel

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