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"A sad gay story"
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.
Movie Details
Languages
English
Studio
Stanley Donen Films
Key Crew

Stanley Donen
Director

Charles Dyer
Screenplay

Stanley Donen
Producer
Cast

Rex Harrison
Charles Dyer

Richard Burton
Harry Leeds

Cathleen Nesbitt
Harry's Mother

Beatrix Lehmann
Charlie's Mother

Stephen Lewis
Jack

Neil Wilson
Policeman

Gordon Heath
Postman

Avril Angers
Miss Ricard

Shelagh Fraser
Cub Mistress
Gwen Nelson
Matron

Pat Heywood
Nurse
Dermot Kelly
Gravedigger
Jake Kavanagh
Choirboy

Michael Rogers
Drag Singer (as Rogers)
Royston Starr
Drag Singer (as Starr)