The Entertainer(1960)
“As the applause grew fainter … As the spotlight grew dimmer … His women were younger!”
Overview
Archie Rice, an old-time British vaudeville performer sinking into final defeat, schemes to stay in show business.
Director
Tony Richardson
Studio
Woodfall Film Productions
Cast
Laurence Olivier
as Archie Rice
Brenda De Banzie
as Phoebe Rice
Roger Livesey
as Billy Rice
Joan Plowright
as Jean Rice
Alan Bates
as Frank Rice
Daniel Massey
as Graham
Albert Finney
as Mick Rice
Shirley Anne Field
as Tina Lapford
Thora Hird
as Mrs. Ada Lapford
Miriam Karlin
as Renée Baxter
Geoffrey Toone
as Harold Hubbard
MacDonald Hobley
as McDonald Hobley (as McDonald Hobley)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1960
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Production Companies
Woodfall Film Productions • Continental
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Where can I watch The Entertainer?▼
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What is The Entertainer about?▼
Archie Rice, an old-time British vaudeville performer sinking into final defeat, schemes to stay in show business.
Who directed The Entertainer?▼
The Entertainer was directed by Tony Richardson and released in 1960. It is a drama film.
How long is The Entertainer?▼
The Entertainer has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in The Entertainer?▼
The cast of The Entertainer includes Laurence Olivier as Archie Rice, Brenda De Banzie as Phoebe Rice, Roger Livesey as Billy Rice, Joan Plowright as Jean Rice, Alan Bates as Frank Rice and more.
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