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During World War II, a troupe of touring actors stage a production of Shakespeare's King Lear. With the lead actor missing, Norman must rally to keep the show alive.
Original Release
10/31/2015
US Release
05/30/2016
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Anthony Hopkins | Sir |
| Ian McKellen | Norman |
| Emily Watson | Her Ladyship |
| Sarah Lancashire | Madge |
| Edward Fox | Thornton |
| Vanessa Kirby | Irene |
| Tom Brooke | Oxenby / Oxenby/Edmond |
| Ian Conningham | Kent |
| John Ashton | Gloucester |
| Helen Bradbury | Regan |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Anthony Hopkins | Sir |
| Ian McKellen | Norman |
| Emily Watson | Her Ladyship |
| Sarah Lancashire | Madge |
| Edward Fox | Thornton |
| Vanessa Kirby | Irene |
| Tom Brooke | Oxenby / Oxenby/Edmond |
| Ian Conningham | Kent |
| John Ashton | Gloucester |
| Helen Bradbury | Regan |
| Annalisa Rossi | Goneril |
| Carl Sanderson | Cornwall |
| Matthew Cottle | Albany |
| Martin Chamberlain | Gentleman |
| Marina Hayter | Audience Member |
| Janette Sharpe | Audience Member |
| Amanda Smith | Audience Member |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Paul Brett | Executive Producer |
| Colin Callender | Executive Producer |
| Sonia Friedman | Executive Producer |
| Polly Hill | Executive Producer |
| Tim Smith | Executive Producer |
| Noëlette Buckley | Producer |
| Anders Erden | Producer |
| Suzan Harrison | Producer |
| Scott Huff | Producer |
| Scott Landis | Producer |
| Lucie Lovatt | Producer |
| Fiona Stewart | Producer |
| James Swarbrick | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
The Dresser (Trailer 1)
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2017 | Golden Globe | Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
