The Dressmaker

Where to watch · United States

Not on any service here yet.

The Dressmaker (1988)

Directed by Jim O'Brien

Drama, Romance, War · 1h 32m

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.

Rate it first

No account needed. Others' takes stay sealed until you rate.

?/10

Cast

Joan Plowright Nellie Billie Whitelaw Margo Pete Postlethwaite Jack Jane Horrocks Rita Tim Ransom Wesley Pippa Hinchley Val Rosemary Martin Mrs Manders Tony Haygarth Mr Manders Michael James Reed Chuck Sam Douglas Cpl Zawadski
B
Bert Parnaby Mr Barnes Lorraine Ashbourne Factory Girl

Crew

Director
Jim O'Brien
Writer
John McGrath
Novel
Beryl Bainbridge
Director of Photography
Michael Coulter
Original Music Composer
George Fenton
Editor
William Diver
Producer
Ronald Shedlo

Details

Release date
1988-12-16
Runtime
1h 32m
Genres
Drama, Romance, War
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom
Production
Freeway/Shedlo Films, British Screen Productions, Film Four International