Certainly, Laurence Olivier is superb in this drama, but he is surrounded by a superior supporting cast that lend huge poignancy to this story. He is "Archie Rice", a seaside entertainer who has long since passed his use-by date. His quick witted, slightly risqué and smutty humour no longer amuses the theatre audiences who now require much greater sophistication. He can't adapt though - it's in his blood. As he…
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Laurence Olivier
Archie Rice
Brenda De Banzie
Phoebe Rice
Roger Livesey
Billy Rice
Joan Plowright
Jean Rice
Alan Bates
Frank Rice
Daniel Massey
Graham
Albert Finney
Mick Rice
Shirley Anne Field
Tina Lapford
Thora Hird
Mrs. Ada Lapford
Miriam Karlin
Renée Baxter
Geoffrey Toone
Harold Hubbard
MacDonald Hobley
McDonald Hobley (as McDonald Hobley)
Anthony Oliver
Interviewer
Max Bacon
Charlie Klein
George Doonan
Eddie Trimmer
James Culliford
Cobber Carson
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FAQ about The Entertainer
What is The Entertainer about?
Archie Rice, an old-time British vaudeville performer sinking into final defeat, schemes to stay in show business.
When was The Entertainer released?
The Entertainer was released in 1960.
What genres does The Entertainer belong to?
The Entertainer is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in The Entertainer?
The cast of The Entertainer includes Laurence Olivier, Brenda De Banzie, Roger Livesey, Joan Plowright, Alan Bates.