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The Entertainer (DVD, 2004)
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Enjoy a classic British drama with "The Entertainer" on DVD. This new and sealed DVD features a star-studded cast including Daniel Massey, Roger Livesey, Brenda De Banzie, Thora Hird, Albert Finney, Alan Bates, Joan Plowright, Laurence Olivier, and Shirley Ann Field. Directed by Tony Richardson, this black and white film has a runtime of 99 minutes and is a must-watch for fans of drama and general films. With its English language and DVD format, this film is perfect for any DVD collection. The DVD also features special features and is a great addition to any film enthusiast's collection. Get your hands on this award-winning film and enjoy free P&P.
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Product Information
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.Product Identifiers
EAN5050070020267
eBay Product ID (ePID)30485894
Product Key Features
ActorDaniel Massey, Roger Livesey, Brenda De Banzie, Thora Hird, Albert Finney, Alan Bates, Joan Plowright, Laurence Olivier, Shirley Ann Field
Film/TV TitleThe Entertainer
DirectorTony Richardson
FormatDVD
Release Year2004
LanguageEnglish
FeaturesBlack & White
GenreDrama, General
Run Time99 Mins
Additional Product Features
CertificatePG
Number of Discs1
ComposerJohn Addison
Additional InformationLaurence 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 TitleThe Entertainer
Director of PhotographyOswald Morris
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- 31 May, 2024
Bought as a gift. The film is very good, well-acted, but not really to my taste.
Bought as a gift. The film is very good, well-acted, but not really to my taste.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 May, 2024
Lots of variety, and unusual to see Lawrence Olivier in this kind of role
It was shot in Morecambe Lancs and I live in Morecambe Lancs. Some really good shots of the town in the past.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 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-owned
- 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-owned
- 06 Feb, 2019
Unplayable
It doesn’t play on UK DVD players. Must be AmericanVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 May, 2016
A very different Olivier.
After a great portrayal of the sad, empty character of Archie Rice on the stage, Olivier made this film in 1960 and of course widened its scope and seaside setting (Morecambe) in a failing music hall. Very much of its time, but well worth viewing.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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