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Staircase (1969)

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.

Release: 1969-08-20
Runtime: 96 min
Rating: 5.5 / 10
Cast
Rex Harrison
Rex Harrison
Charles Dyer
Richard Burton
Richard Burton
Harry Leeds
Cathleen Nesbitt
Cathleen Nesbitt
Harry's Mother
Beatrix Lehmann
Beatrix Lehmann
Charlie's Mother
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Stephen Lewis
Jack
Neil Wilson
Neil Wilson
Policeman
Gordon Heath
Gordon Heath
Postman
Avril Angers
Avril Angers
Miss Ricard
Shelagh Fraser
Shelagh Fraser
Cub Mistress
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Gwen Nelson
Matron
Pat Heywood
Pat Heywood
Nurse
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Dermot Kelly
Gravedigger
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Jake Kavanagh
Choirboy
Michael Rogers
Michael Rogers
Drag Singer (as Rogers)
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Royston Starr
Drag Singer (as Starr)