The Entertainer

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkb:play
gptkb:film
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:television
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play
limited
capturing the essence
gptkbp:adapted_for_radio_in gptkb:1980
gptkbp:adapted_for_television_in gptkb:1976
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:television
gptkb:film
into various formats
into operas
into graphic novels
into audiobooks
into radio plays
into dance performances
gptkbp:audience mixed reviews
gptkbp:author gptkb:Graham_Greene
gptkbp:available_on in published script form
on streaming platforms
gptkbp:awarded_to various accolades
gptkbp:awards gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_British_Film
gptkbp:based_on play by John Osborne
gptkbp:box_office $1.5 million
gptkbp:character_arc Archie Rice's struggle for relevance
Archie Rice's downfall
Rico's decline
gptkbp:character_development complex characters
Archie's decline
Rico's journey
gptkbp:character_motivation desire for success
gptkbp:character_relationships internal and external
self-destructive behavior
tension between characters
self-delusion
strained family ties
Archie and his family
Archie's internal struggle
conflict with family members
Rico and his family
gptkbp:characteristic Archie Rice's psyche
gptkbp:cinematography in the film adaptation
gptkbp:cinematography_by gptkb:Oswald_Morris
gptkbp:climax Rico's final performance
gptkbp:color black and white
gptkbp:conflict personal vs professional life
personal and professional struggles
gptkbp:critical_analysis social commentary
explores themes of alienation
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed
mixed reviews
gptkbp:criticism gptkb:Kenneth_Tynan
analyzed for its depth.
gptkbp:cultural_aspect post-colonial Egypt
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:significant
British cinema
influenced later works
gptkbp:cultural_references music hall tradition
gptkbp:cultural_significance reflects societal issues
reflection of societal changes
gptkbp:depicts the entertainment industry
family dynamics
post-war disillusionment
the struggle for relevance
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Tony_Richardson
gptkbp:director gptkb:Richard_Eyre
gptkb:Tony_Richardson
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:20th_Century_Fox
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:John_Glen
gptkbp:element the stage
gptkbp:examines the nature of performance
the role of the entertainer.
gptkbp:explores Family dynamics
the concept of identity
family dynamics
the role of entertainment in society
themes of disillusionment
themes of failure
gptkbp:explores_themes gptkb:identity
gptkbp:features gptkb:theatrical_performances
music and performance
music hall performances
the character Archie Rice
gptkbp:film gptkb:Laurence_Olivier
gptkbp:film_editing gptkb:1960
gptkbp:film_festival gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival_1960
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:London
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:1957
gptkbp:follows a struggling entertainer
the life of a failing comedian
gptkbp:genre gptkb:drama
gptkb:play
gptkbp:has_been_restored gptkb:multiple_times
gptkbp:has_cameo in the film adaptation
famous British actors
gptkbp:has_influenced contemporary playwrights
gptkbp:has_performed_at internationally
in community theatres
in various languages
in prestigious venues
gptkbp:has_themes family conflict
cultural change
identity crisis
gptkbp:historical_context post-war Britain
1950s Egypt
gptkbp:historical_legacy a classic of modern theatre
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Entertainer
gptkbp:influence gptkb:theater
gptkbp:influenced modern drama
British theatre
future playwrights
modern British drama
the British New Wave cinema
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Vaudeville
gptkb:theatre_of_the_absurd
realism
the social issues of the time
Post-war British society
the Theatre of the Absurd
post-war British society
the decline of British society
gptkbp:inspiration Greene's experiences
gptkbp:inspired musicals
subsequent adaptations
gptkbp:is_cited_in in literature reviews
gptkbp:is_considered a classic of British theatre
a reflection of its time
a commentary on entertainment industry
a critique of the British class system
a pivotal work in Osborne's career
gptkbp:is_critiqued_by for its social commentary
gptkbp:is_explored_in in documentaries
gptkbp:is_featured_in in theatre history courses
gptkbp:is_influential_in in film adaptations
in theatrical techniques.
gptkbp:is_known_for its emotional depth
its critical portrayal of post-war Britain
gptkbp:is_notable_for its character development
its historical context
its dialogue
gptkbp:is_part_of the British New Wave movement
the canon of modern British drama
gptkbp:is_referenced_in in popular culture
gptkbp:is_reviewed_by by numerous critics
gptkbp:is_set_in a seaside town
gptkbp:is_studied_in in academic settings
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:language_spoken witty
gptkbp:literary_devices irony
gptkbp:literary_significance exploration of identity
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Rico
gptkbp:motif gptkb:performance
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:John_Addison
gptkbp:narrative non-linear
gptkbp:narrative_style first-person
non-linear
satirical
gptkbp:notable_actor gptkb:Laurence_Olivier
gptkbp:notable_awards gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Revival
gptkbp:notable_character gptkb:Archie_Rice
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:Laurence_Olivier's_performance
gptkbp:notable_influence inspired future playwrights.
gptkbp:notable_locations a rundown theatre
gptkbp:notable_production 2007 revival at the Old Vic
gptkbp:notable_quote “ The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there.”
sharp and witty exchanges
gptkbp:notable_scene the final performance
gptkbp:notable_themes nostalgia
failure and redemption
the decline of music hall entertainment
gptkbp:parodied_in in various media
gptkbp:performed_at gptkb:Royal_Court_Theatre
gptkbp:performed_in in festivals
in schools and universities
gptkbp:plot a struggling entertainer's life
gptkbp:portrayed_in the decline of music hall entertainment
the impact of television on theatre
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:1957
gptkb:The_Royal_Court_Theatre
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Tony_Richardson
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Woodfall_Film_Productions
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Faber_and_Faber
gptkbp:published_in gptkb:1960
gptkbp:reflects the changing tastes of audiences
gptkbp:release_date 1960-12-01
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1960
gptkb:1976
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:1960
gptkbp:resolution Rico's fate
gptkbp:revived_in gptkb:2007
gptkbp:runtime 100 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:John_Osborne
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Blackpool
gptkb:Brighton
1950s
1950s England
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Cairo
gptkbp:soundtrack gptkb:original_score
original music by John Addison
gptkbp:stage_play_genre gptkb:comedy
gptkbp:stage_play_starring gptkb:Bobby_Crush
gptkbp:stage_play_year gptkb:1957
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Laurence_Olivier
gptkbp:symbolism the music hall
Archie as a symbol of fading glory
the fading glory of entertainers
Rico as a tragic figure
gptkbp:television_appearance gptkb:Burt_Lancaster
gptkbp:television_director gptkb:John_Frankenheimer
gptkbp:theater gptkb:Peter_Hall
gptkbp:thematic_element disillusionment
the role of the entertainer
gptkbp:theme disillusionment
gptkbp:themes nostalgia
disillusionment
gptkbp:translated_into several languages
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:John_Osborne
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Billy_Joel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3