Overview:
Biographical drama based on the last 20 years of Crisp's life. The literary figure and gay iconoclast emigrated to New York in 1981 and lived there until his death. The film observes Crisp in both his public and private lives, from his seemingly cavalier response to the outbreak of AIDS to his tender relationship with his friend Patrick Angus and his own response to growing old.| Status: | Released (2009-02-07) |
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| Awards: | Nominated for 3 BAFTA 5 wins & 8 nominations total |
| Screen: | Brian Fillis |
| Productions: | Leopard Drama |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom |
| Spoken Languages: | English, Deutsch |
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Casts
- 5049: John Hurt - Quentin Crisp
- 81681: Denis O'Hare - Phillip Steele
- 17243: Jonathan Tucker - Patrick Angus
- 38024: Cynthia Nixon - Penny Arcade
- 12967: Swoosie Kurtz - Connie Clausen
- 94442: Jeff Applegate - Journalist
- 1741749: Silver Bramham - Orlando
Crews
- 1008165: Brian Fillis - Writer - Writing
- 122590: Richard Laxton - Director - Directing
- 1221791: Sally Haynes - Executive Producer - Production
- 1741854: Peter Oliver - Editor - Editing
- 1741847: James Burstall - Executive Producer - Production
- 1221789: Laura Mackie - Executive Producer - Production
- 7433: Linda Moran - Co-Producer - Production
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Quentin Crisp (John Hurt) has tired of Blighty and arrived in New York where he quickly becomes a successful part of the theatre scene with his unique blend of monologue followed by a Q&A from the audience. Befriending "Philip" (Denis O'Hare) and promoted by "Connie" (Swoosie Kurtz) ....
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