Staircase (1969)

  • R
  • 08/20/1969 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 1h 36m

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.

Stanley Donen

Director

Charles Dyer

Screenplay

Cast

Rex Harrison's headshot

Rex Harrison

Charles Dyer
Richard Burton's headshot

Richard Burton

Harry Leeds
Cathleen Nesbitt's headshot

Cathleen Nesbitt

Harry's Mother
Beatrix Lehmann's headshot

Beatrix Lehmann

Charlie's Mother
Stephen Lewis's headshot

Stephen Lewis

Jack
Neil Wilson's headshot

Neil Wilson

Policeman
Gordon Heath's headshot

Gordon Heath

Postman
Avril Angers's headshot

Avril Angers

Miss Ricard

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