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Today's NY Times Best 1176 Movie was The Dresser (1983).

This is Tom Courtney's film. He starred in the play and owns title role.

But, as in the story, without someone to dress, he has no one to work with or against.

Perfect balance is achieved as Albert Finney plays 'Sir'; the megalomaniac actor/director of a touring Shakespeare company. He is the dressee.

The machinery of great acting works together here. Both actors were nominated for Oscars.

Under the main story of the two men is a backstage story wonderfully drawn. The actors in the company provide great background; some comic, some equally tragic to the main action.

I really enjoyed this film and will give it a 5 out of Netflix5.