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The Entertainer (1960)

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Tony Richardson
  • Profile picture of Laurence Olivier
    Archie Rice Laurence Olivier
  • Profile picture of Brenda De Banzie
    Phoebe Rice Brenda De Banzie
  • Profile picture of Roger Livesey
    Billy Rice Roger Livesey
  • Profile picture of Joan Plowright
    Jean Rice Joan Plowright
  • Profile picture of Alan Bates
    Frank Rice Alan Bates
  • Profile picture of Daniel Massey
    Graham Daniel Massey
  • Profile picture of Albert Finney
    Mick Rice Albert Finney
  • Profile picture of Shirley Anne Field
    Tina Lapford Shirley Anne Field

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