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The Entertainer is a 1960 British kitchen sink drama film directed by Tony Richardson, produced by Harry Saltzman and adapted by John Osborne and Nigel Kneale from Osborne’s stage play of the same name.
Laurence Olivier stars as Archie Rice, a faded music hall performer who struggles to keep his act alive in a changing world. The film explores his dysfunctional family, his financial troubles, and his self-destructive behavior.
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- Drama
- Tony Richardson
- 1960-12-02
London schoolteacher Jean Rice (Joan Plowright) returns to her seaside resort hometown at a time of personal crisis. Her father, Archie (Laurence Olivier), is a star on the music hall circuit, but...
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- Laurence Olivier
- Tony Richardson
- Drama
A British music hall performer, Archie Rice, struggles to keep his career and family afloat in the face of financial troubles and personal conflicts. IMDb provides two plot summaries, cast and crew information, user reviews, trivia, and FAQ for this classic film starring Laurence Olivier.
Oct 12, 2016 · Set against the backdrop of post-war Britain, John Osborneʼs modern classic conjures the seedy glamour of the old music halls for an explosive...
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- Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company
1960 · 1 hr 49 min. TV-PG. Drama. A London school teacher returns home, where her father, an old-time British music hall performer, schemes to stay in show business. Subtitles: English. Starring: Laurence Olivier Brenda de Banzie Roger Livesey Joan Plowright Alan Bates. Directed by: Tony Richardson.
Mar 28, 2006 · Entertainer, The (1960) -- (Movie Clip) Miss Great Britain Hefty set piece from director Tony Richardson, Archie (Laurence Olivier) the M-C at a seaside beauty contest, his sister Jean (Joan Plowright), father (Roger Livesey) and stepmother (Brenda De Banzie) spectating, in The Entertainer, 1960.
