Movie: Staircase

Top 10 Billed Cast

Rex Harrison
Rex Harrison

Charles Dyer

Richard Burton
Richard Burton

Harry Leeds

Cathleen Nesbitt
Cathleen Nesbitt

Harry's Mother

Beatrix Lehmann
Beatrix Lehmann

Charlie's Mother

Stephen Lewis
Stephen Lewis

Jack

Neil Wilson
Neil Wilson

Policeman

Gordon Heath
Gordon Heath

Postman

Avril Angers
Avril Angers

Miss Ricard

Shelagh Fraser
Shelagh Fraser

Cub Mistress

Gwen Nelson
Gwen Nelson

Matron

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  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    1969-08-20

  • Average

    5.7

  • Rating:

    2.9 starts
  • Tagline

    A sad gay story

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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