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The Entertainer (1960)
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Archie Rice, an old-time British vaudeville performer sinking into final defeat, schemes to stay in show business. Director:Tony Richardson |
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Cast
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| Laurence Olivier | ... | ||
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Brenda De Banzie | ... |
Phoebe Rice
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Roger Livesey | ... |
Billy Rice
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| Joan Plowright | ... |
Jean Rice
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Frank Rice
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Daniel Massey | ... |
Graham
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| Albert Finney | ... |
Mick Rice
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Shirley Anne Field | ... |
Tina Lapford
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Thora Hird | ... |
Mrs. Ada Lapford
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Miriam Karlin | ... |
Soubrette
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Geoffrey Toone | ... |
Harold Hubbard
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MacDonald Hobley | ... |
Himself - the TV star
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Anthony Oliver | ... |
Interviewer
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Max Bacon | ... |
Charlie Klein
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George Doonan | ... |
Eddie Trimmer
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Storyline
Archie Rice, a pathetic music hall comic, plagued by debts, manipulates those around him in a defiant and selfish attempt to survive against improbable odds. He drinks, makes crude philosophical jokes about sex and politics and humiliates his lamenting, gin-soaked wife. Archie lures his father, Billy Rice, out of retirement for a benefit performance which will ultimately bring financial aid to Archie and his impractical investments. Written by alfiehitchie
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Vaudeville | Father Son Relationship | Generation | Morecambe England | Bankrupt | See more »Taglines:
As the applause grew fainter ... As the spotlight grew dimmer ... His women were younger!Genres:
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Runtime:
| USA: (TCM print)Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1
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Trivia
Laurence Olivier was nominated for the 1958 Tony Award (New York City) for Actor in a Drama for "The Entertainer" as Archie Rice and recreated the role in this production. See more »Quotes
Billy Rice: You were a pretty little thing. Not that looks are important - not even for a woman. You don't look at the mantelpiece when you poke the fire.See more »
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