The Entertainer is a 1960 drama film directed by Tony Richardson, based on the stage play of the same name by John Osborne. It starred Laurence Olivier as a failing third-rate music-hall stage performer who tries to keep his career going even as the music-hall tradition fades into history and his personal life falls apart. The film was adapted by Osborne and Nigel Kneale from Osborne's play, and was produced by Harry Saltzman. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Olivier). It was filmed on location in the Lancashire seaside town of Morecambe.
The Entertainer (1960)
Directed by Tony Richardson
Genres - Drama |
Release Date - Jul 25, 1960 |
Run Time - 105 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Movie Info
Themes
Tags
Beauty Contest, British, British New Wave, Dysfunctional Family, Music, Music Hall, Osborne, Stage, Suez Crisis, Washed Up Star
Attributes
Based On: based on plays
Subject: about entertainers
Subject: about entertainers
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A komédiás
HU
Cabotinul
RO
De Humorist
NL
Der Komödiant
DE
El animador
ES
El cómico
MX
Glädjespridaren
SE
Gli sfasati
IT
Imprevisto pasional
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Kun hymy hyytyy
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Le cabotin
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Music-hall
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O Anfitrião
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O Comediante
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O gelotopoios
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Sahte Tebessüm
TR
The Entertainer
CA, GB, US
Tribunehelten
DK, NO
Vida de Artista
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Комедиант
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寄席芸人
JP