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The Dressmaker

Not who you're looking for? Others named The Dressmaker: 2008 novel by Rosalie Ham · 1973 novel by Beryl Bainbridge · 1988 film by Jim O'Brien

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The Dressmaker is a 2015 Australian comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse, based on the 2000 novel of the same name by Rosalie Ham. It stars Kate Winslet as a femme fatale in the title role of the dressmaker, Myrtle "Tilly" Dunnage, who returns to a small Australian town to take care of her ailing, mentally unstable mother. The film explores the themes of revenge and creativity and was described by Moorhouse as "Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven with a sewing machine". The film was internationally co-financed between Australia and the United States.

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2015 · 1h 58m · Drama · Comedy

TMDB 7.0/10 (1,777 votes)

In 1950s Australia, beautiful, talented dressmaker Tilly returns to her tiny hometown to right wrongs from her past. As she tries to reconcile with her mother, she starts to fall in love while transforming the fashion of the town.

Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse

Box office $25M worldwide

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Jocelyn MoorhouseDirector

Kate Winsletas Myrtle "Tilly" Dunnage

Liam Hemsworthas Teddy McSwiney

Caroline Goodallas Elsbeth Beaumont

Judy Davisas Molly Dunnage

Hayley Magnusas Prudence

Hugo Weavingas Sergeant Farrat

Sarah Snookas Gertrude "Trudy" Pratt

Kerry Foxas Beulah Harridiene

Shane Jacobsonas Alvin Pratt

Rebecca Gibneyas Muriel Pratt

James Mackayas William Beaumont

Gyton Grantleyas Barney McSwiney

Barry Ottoas Percival Almanac

Sacha Horleras Una Pleasance

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The Dressmaker is a 2015 Australian comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse, based on the 2000 novel of the same name by Rosalie Ham. It stars Kate Winslet as a femme fatale in the title role of the dressmaker, Myrtle "Tilly" Dunnage, who returns to a small Australian town to take care of her ailing, mentally unstable mother. The film explores the themes of revenge and creativity and was described by Moorhouse as "Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven with a sewing machine". The film was internationally co-financed between Australia and the United States.

Read the full article →

Not who you're looking for? Others named The Dressmaker: 2008 novel by Rosalie Ham · 1973 novel by Beryl Bainbridge · 1988 film by Jim O'Brien

🎬 Movie

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2015 · 1h 58m · Drama · Comedy

TMDB 7.0/10 (1,777 votes)

In 1950s Australia, beautiful, talented dressmaker Tilly returns to her tiny hometown to right wrongs from her past. As she tries to reconcile with her mother, she starts to fall in love while transforming the fashion of the town.

Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse

Box office $25M worldwide

IMDb ↗