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Staircase

R19691h 36mStanley Donen
IMDb 5.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 40%

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"A sad gay story"

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.

ComedyDrama
Working ClassBarbershopGay Theme

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What is Staircase (1969) about?

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.

Who stars in Staircase?

Staircase stars Rex Harrison (Charles Dyer), Richard Burton (Harry Leeds), Cathleen Nesbitt (Harry's Mother), Beatrix Lehmann (Charlie's Mother), Stephen Lewis (Jack). The film was directed by Stanley Donen.

How long is Staircase?

Staircase has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1969. It is rated R.

Is Staircase worth watching?

Staircase holds an IMDb rating of 5.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 40. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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