Staircase (1969)
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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.
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Richard BurtonHarry Leeds
Rex HarrisonCharles Dyer
Cathleen NesbittHarry's Mother
Beatrix LehmannCharlie's Mother
Stephen LewisJack
Neil WilsonPoliceman
Pat HeywoodNurse
Shelagh FraserCub Mistress
Avril AngersMiss Ricard
Gordon HeathPostmanGwen NelsonMatronDermot KellyGravediggerKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · DramaTheme affinityWorking Class · Gay Theme · BarbershopDialogue densityComedy · DramaDirector preference200349Actor preference17662 · 164461 · 256204Country preferenceGb
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Frequently asked questions about Staircase
What is Staircase 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.
How long is Staircase?
Staircase has a runtime of 96 minutes.