@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
The Entertainer
"As the applause grew fainter … As the spotlight grew dimmer … His women were younger!"
Archie Rice, an old-time British vaudeville performer sinking into final defeat, schemes to stay in show business.
Quick Stats
6.2
TMDB Rating
57
Votes
1h 44m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Key Crew
DirectorTony Richardson
WriterJohn Osborne
CinematographyOswald Morris
ComposerJohn Addison
EditorAlan Osbiston
Production DesignRalph W. Brinton
Produced by
Woodfall Film ProductionsContinental
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Laurence Olivier
Archie Rice
Brenda De Banzie
Phoebe Rice
Roger Livesey
Billy Rice
Joan Plowright
Jean Rice
Alan Bates
Frank Rice
Daniel Massey
Graham
Albert Finney
Mick Rice
Shirley Anne Field
Tina Lapford
Thora Hird
Mrs. Ada Lapford
Miriam Karlin
Renée Baxter
Geoffrey Toone
Harold Hubbard
M
MacDonald Hobley
McDonald Hobley (as McDonald Hobley)
A
Anthony Oliver
Interviewer
Max Bacon
Charlie Klein
G
George Doonan
Eddie Trimmer
