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The Curse of Steptoe

20081h 7mMichael Samuels
IMDb 7.6

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In the early 1960s aspiring stage actor Harry H. Corbett jumps at the chance to play junk-dealer Harold Steptoe in a television comedy show 'Steptoe and Son'. However, the show's success proves to be a poisoned chalice for him, type-casting him and thwarting his stage ambitions. Wilfrid Brambell, the actor playing his father, is marginalized in a different way. He is a gay man in an England where homosexuality is still illegal.

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What is The Curse of Steptoe (2008) about?

In the early 1960s aspiring stage actor Harry H. Corbett jumps at the chance to play junk-dealer Harold Steptoe in a television comedy show 'Steptoe and Son'. However, the show's success proves to be a poisoned chalice for him, type-casting him and thwarting his stage ambitions. Wilfrid Brambell, the actor playing his father, is marginalized in a different way. He is a gay man in an England where…

Who stars in The Curse of Steptoe?

The Curse of Steptoe stars Jason Isaacs (Harry H Corbett), Phil Davis (Wilfrid Brambell), Roger Allam (Tom Sloan), Clare Higgins (Joan Littlewood), Burn Gorman (Ray Galton). The film was directed by Michael Samuels.

How long is The Curse of Steptoe?

The Curse of Steptoe has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008.

Is The Curse of Steptoe worth watching?

The Curse of Steptoe holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. Fans of Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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