Behind the Candelabra 2013
Behind the Candelabra
Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.
Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.
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Full Cast & Crew... Liberace
... Scott Thorson
... Seymour Heller
... Bob Black
... Dr. Jack Startz
... Ray Arnett
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See All 1 Reviews23 Jun 2021 by r96sk
Terrific. First and foremost, I have to admit I knew nothing about Liberace - other than his name - before viewing this, therefore I don't know how much of it is accurate, made-up, exaggerated etc. That didn't stop me enjoying it, though. Michael Douglas (Liberace) and Matt Damon (Scott) do do a lot of the heavy lifting, both of them give tremendous performances - especially Douglas. They actually worked very well together, perfect casting. I found Rob Lowe amusing in this, not sure if I was supposed to but I did - not in a negative way in regards to Lowe, just the character of Dr. Jack Startz. Debbie Reynolds (Frances) and Dan Aykroyd (Seymour) also appear, two well-known people playing relatively small roles. The film looks great, it perhaps lasts a little too long when all is said and done but it didn't hamper my enjoyment all that much. 'Behind the Candelabra' is a very good biopic.
Release Date:
May 26, 2013 (United States)
Run Time:
1hr 58`
MMPA Rating:
R
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United States
Status:
Released
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Terrific. First and foremost, I have to admit I knew nothing about Liberace - other than his name - before viewing this, therefore I don't know how much of it is accurate, made-up, exaggerated etc. That didn't stop me enjoying it, though. Michael Douglas (Liberace) and Matt Damon (Scott) do do a lot of the heavy lifting, both of them give tremendous performances - especially Douglas. They actually worked very well together, perfect casting. I found Rob Lowe amusing in this, not sure if I was supposed to but I did - not in a negative way in regards to Lowe, just the character of Dr. Jack Startz. Debbie Reynolds (Frances) and Dan Aykroyd (Seymour) also appear, two well-known people playing relatively small roles. The film looks great, it perhaps lasts a little too long when all is said and done but it didn't hamper my enjoyment all that much. 'Behind the Candelabra' is a very good biopic.
Cast & Crew of
Behind the Candelabra
Directors & Credit Writers
Cast
... Liberace
... Scott Thorson
... Seymour Heller
... Bob Black
... Dr. Jack Startz
... Ray Arnett
... Mr. Felder
... Carlucci
... Mr. Y
... Billy Leatherwood
... Tracy Schnelker
... Adoption Attorney
... Cary James
... Frances
... Lou
... Assistant Director
... Director
TR
Tom Roach... Stunt Actor
... Camera Assistant
JS
John Smutny... Sound Mixer