Staircase (1969)

Name: Staircase
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1969-08-20
Duration: 96 min
Cast: Rex Harrison, Richard Burton, Cathleen Nesbitt, Beatrix Lehmann, Stephen Lewis

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.

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Released 1969-08-20 · 96 min · Comedy, Drama

Directed by Stanley Donen

Cast

Rex Harrison as Charles Dyer
Richard Burton as Harry Leeds
Cathleen Nesbitt as Harry's Mother
Beatrix Lehmann as Charlie's Mother
Stephen Lewis as Jack
Neil Wilson as Policeman
Gordon Heath as Postman
Avril Angers as Miss Ricard
Shelagh Fraser as Cub Mistress
Gwen Nelson as Matron
Pat Heywood as Nurse
Dermot Kelly as Gravedigger
Jake Kavanagh as Choirboy
Michael Rogers as Drag Singer (as Rogers)
Royston Starr as Drag Singer (as Starr)