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The Dressmaker (1988)

1988-12-16 · 1h 32m · EN
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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.

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John McGrathWriterJim O'BrienDirector

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Joan PlowrightJoan PlowrightNellieBillie WhitelawBillie WhitelawMargoPete PostlethwaitePete PostlethwaiteJackJane HorrocksJane HorrocksRitaTim RansomTim RansomWesleyPippa HinchleyPippa HinchleyValRosemary MartinRosemary MartinMrs MandersTony HaygarthTony HaygarthMr MandersMichael James ReedMichael James ReedChuckSam DouglasSam DouglasCpl ZawadskiBert ParnabyBert ParnabyMr BarnesLorraine AshbourneLorraine AshbourneFactory Girl

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What is The Dressmaker about?

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.

How long is The Dressmaker?

The Dressmaker has a runtime of 92 minutes.