The Dressmaker 36 years old

The Dressmaker

In England during World War II, a repressed dressmaker and her sister struggle looking after their 17-year-old niece, who is having a delusional affair with an American soldier.

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The Dressmaker Cast

Name Character
Joan Plowright She was 59, now 95 years old as Nellie
Billie Whitelaw She was 56, 82 years old when she died as Margo
Tony Haygarth He was 43, 72 years old when he died as Mr Manders
Pete Postlethwaite He was 42, 64 years old when he died as Jack
Jane Horrocks She was 24, now 60 years old as Rita
Lorraine Ashbourne She was 27, now 63 years old as Factory Girl
Margi Clarke She was 34, now 70 years old as Shopwoman
Sam Douglas He was 31, now 67 years old as Cpl Zawadski
Pippa Hinchley She was 22, now 58 years old as Val
Rosemary Martin She was 51, 61 years old when she died as Mrs Manders
Michael James Reed as Chuck

The Dressmaker Crew

Name Department
Michael Coulter as Cinematography. He was 36 (now 72) years old Crew
Judy Moorcroft as Costume Designer. She was 55 (58) years old when She died Costume & Make-Up
Caroline Amies as Production Design. Art
William Diver as Editor. He was 67 (74) years old when He died Editing
Steve Clark-Hall as Associate Producer. Production
Chris Townsend as Art Designer. Art
Jim O'Brien as Director. He was 0 (23) years old when He died Directing
Ronald Shedlo as Producer. Production
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The Dressmaker (36 years)

  • Release day: Friday, December 16, 1988
  • Runtime: 92 minutes