Star Quality (1985)

A fading but brilliant stage actress (Susannah York) with a penchant for manipulating her theatrical endeavors to her advantage meets her match in the equally willful stage director (Ian Richardson) of her new play. Based on the play by Noel Coward (his last) and directed by Alan Dossor. Until it gets to its sticky ending, this is a rather amusing and oh so accurate behind the scenes look at putting on a play. The egos, the tempers, the camaraderie and phoniness of it all. At the center of it is the poor playwright (Peter Chelsom) who sees his play taken from him and used as a weapon between two headstrong artists each determined to get their way. Anyone who's ever been involved in the production of a play whether professionally or amateur should enjoy it. It's minor Noel Coward but quite enjoyable. I just wish the ending was a little edgier. With David Yelland (almost stealing the film), David Swift and Pam Ferris.