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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:film
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| gptkbp:awards |
Academy Award nomination for Best Actor
Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor BAFTA nomination for Best Film BAFTA nomination for Best Actor BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actor |
| gptkbp:based_on |
play by Ronald Harwood
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| gptkbp:box_office |
$1.5 million
|
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Norman
gptkb:Sir |
| gptkbp:cinematography_by |
gptkb:Gordon_Willis
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
generally positive reviews
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
analyzed in film studies courses
influenced stage adaptations discussed in academic literature addressed themes of fame and decline considered a classic in theatre films contributed to film adaptations of plays examined the effects of aging on actors explored actor-dresser relationships highlighted the role of backstage staff inspired discussions on acting inspired theatre productions. recognized for its strong performances reflected on the nature of performance screened in film festivals worldwide |
| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:Peter_Yates
|
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:20th_Century_Fox
|
| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:John_Bloom
|
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:The_Old_Vic_Theatre
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:drama
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Dresser (1983)
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| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent films about theatre
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
theatre culture
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
Ronald Harwood's experiences
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Richard_Rodney_Bennett
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I am not a great actor, I am a great dresser."
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| gptkbp:plot |
A backstage drama about a fading actor and his devoted dresser.
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| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
|
| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:David_Puttnam
|
| gptkbp:released |
gptkb:1983
|
| gptkbp:runtime |
135 minutes
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Tom_Courtenay
gptkb:Albert_Finney |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:identity war impact theatre life |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Ronald_Harwood
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Maggie_Smith
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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