Anthony Hopkins, Ian McKellan unite for 'The Dresser,' the most English-sounding film
 

Anthony Hopkins, Ian McKellan unite for 'The Dresser,' the most English-sounding film ever
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Shakespeare, World War II air raids, begrudgingly respectful old men, the quiet dignity of menial work — all these British tropes and more join forces in the trailer for Starz's upcoming movie*The Dresser.

The film stars Sir Ian McKellan in the title role as **rman, a stagehand and dresser for Sir Anthony Hopkins' character, who plays the lead in King Lear.

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Hopkins' character — k**wn only as "Sir" — is an unpredictable presence, storming into the theater with little regard for the repercussions of his actions. **rman takes it upon himself to ensure that Sir takes the stage, until one fateful night when a raid signifies the proximity of the Second World War. Read more...


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