Staircase 55 years old

A sad gay story

An aging gay couple owns a barber shop in the East End of London. One of them is a part-time actor about to go on trial for propositioning a police officer. The action takes place over the course of one night as they discuss their loving but often volatile past together and possible future without each other.

Credits

Staircase Cast

Name Character
Rex Harrison He was 61, 82 years old when he died as Charles Dyer
Richard Burton He was 43, 58 years old when he died as Harry Leeds, Owner of Chez Harry
Shelagh Fraser She was 48, 79 years old when she died as Cub Mistress
Beatrix Lehmann She was 66, 76 years old when she died as Charlie's Mother
Pat Heywood She was 38, now 93 years old as Nurse
Avril Angers She was 51, 87 years old when she died as Miss Ricard
Cathleen Nesbitt She was 80, 93 years old when she died as Harry's Mother
Stephen Lewis He was 31, now 87 years old as Jack
Gordon Heath He was 50, 72 years old when he died as Postman

Staircase Crew

Name Department
Stanley Donen as Director. He was 45 (94) years old when He died Directing
Stanley Donen as Producer. He was 45 (94) years old when He died Production
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Staircase (55 years)

A sad gay story

  • Release day: Wednesday, August 20, 1969
  • Runtime: 96 minutes