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Sub-Genre
Modern Classic
Publisher
TCFHE
Rating
PG
Leading Role
Laurence Olivier
Region Code
Region 2
Edition
Normal, 1 disc(s)
EAN
5050070020267
Format
DVD
Release Year
2004
Language
English
Actor
Daniel Massey, Roger Livesey, Brenda De Banzie, Thora Hird, Albert Finney, Alan Bates, Joan Plowright, Laurence Olivier, Shirley Ann Field
Director
Tony Richardson
Features
Black & White
Run Time
99 Mins
Genre
Drama, General
Film/TV Title
The Entertainer

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Laurence Olivier was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of Archie Rice, a down-and-out vaudeville entertainer in a seedy coastal resort, who is faced with an emotional crisis when he is visited by his daughter.

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5050070020267
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30485894

Product Key Features

Film/TV Title
The Entertainer
Actor
Daniel Massey, Roger Livesey, Brenda De Banzie, Thora Hird, Albert Finney, Alan Bates, Joan Plowright, Laurence Olivier, Shirley Ann Field
Director
Tony Richardson
Format
DVD
Release Year
2004
Language
English
Features
Black & White
Run Time
99 Mins
Genre
Drama, General

Additional Product Features

Certificate
PG
Number of Discs
1
Director of Photography
Oswald Morris
Additional Information
Laurence Olivier shocked audiences accustomed to seeing him in Shakespeare or period romances when he joined forces with the two defining figures of Britain's New Wave kitchen-sink realism, director Tony Richardson and playwright John Osborne, by starring as third-rate seaside comedian Archie Rice in the latter's lacerating play. The arrogant, hypocritical, and lecherous performer is playing out the remainder of his days leading a revue at a moribund seaside resort. In the pathetic quality of his singing, acting, and humour, the declining Archie is clearly intended by its author as a symbol of post-WWII England. Yet he still has enough energy to make life as miserable for his family as it is for him. He cajoles his son, Frank (Alan Bates), into volunteering to fight in Suez, against his will; gets money from his dying father to fund his next show; and cheats on his alcoholic wife, Phoebe (Brenda de Banzie), with beauty contest winner Tina Lapford (Shirley Anne Field). When his daughter arrives unexpectedly, Archie is forced to face the fabric of deceit he has created to survive. Olivier leads a stellar cast in this still-unsettling film, playing the repellent Archie with memorable intensity.
Movie/TV Title
The Entertainer
Composer
John Addison

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  • by ptho7217
    10 Dec, 2020

    Well worth watching.

    I watched the play in the 1960s. It was very good then, the film version is very good now. Its a film of the period. People were more human then and less 'woke' Times have changed, mainly for the worse. DVD and case are in good condition.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: tupelo-country-boy

  • by ann7110ann
    25 Aug, 2016

    The best from the best

    Olivier's superb self-parody backed by a very impressive cast makes this a performance to treasure.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: jonnyboygeek

  • by forster1919
    06 Feb, 2019

    Unplayable

    It doesn’t play on UK DVD players. Must be American

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: 35mmanamorphiclens

  • by l8VQ_pINRRu@Deleted
    15 Apr, 2008

    Olivier is masterful

    Considering the range of his career, this film is one of many in which this stalwart of the british stage gives an all commanding performance. Joan Plowright too is touching, especially as she was to become his wife in real life. There is a seedy charm as John Osborne weaves a tale of desperation and sadness in the character of Archie Rice. One thing has to be said though; not all actors are like Archie Rice and that includes Olivier!

  • by WcQFcNwdTC-@Deleted
    17 Dec, 2011

    Touch of pathos

    It is hard to feel much sympathy for the main character in this downbeat drama. Archie Rice is a rapidly fading music hall star who is blind to his own many faults and failings and dismissive of other people and their problems - such as their not being paid for being in his ghastly shows. Laurence Olivier, with a nice touch of pathos, is convincing as Rice. Albert Finney and Alan Bates made their screen debuts here and Joan Plowright(soon to be Olivier's real-life wife)is believable as his troubled daughter. But it must be said the whole production is a bit of a downer - like Archie's theme song, "Why Should I Care?"

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