

The Entertainer
1960-07-25 · 104 min · ★ 6.2
Archie Rice, an old-time British vaudeville performer sinking into final defeat, schemes to stay in show business.
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- Directors
- Tony Richardson
- Production companies
- Woodfall Film Productions, Continental
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Laurence OlivierArchie Rice
Brenda De BanziePhoebe Rice
Roger LiveseyBilly Rice
Joan PlowrightJean Rice
Alan BatesFrank Rice
Daniel MasseyGraham
Albert FinneyMick Rice
Shirley Anne FieldTina Lapford
Thora HirdMrs. Ada Lapford
Miriam KarlinRenée Baxter
Geoffrey TooneHarold Hubbard
Max BaconCharlie Klein
James CullifordCobber Carson
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