Summary
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.
Details
Release Date: February 7, 2009
Runtime: 75 minutes
Genres: Drama
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 6.4/10 (40 votes)
Quentin Crisp Collection
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Story of the life of Quentin Crisp, an Englishman who was brave enough to live his life according to his own style even in the hostile days of WW2.
An Englishman in New York
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.
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John Hurt
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Denis O'Hare
Phillip Steele
Jonathan Tucker
Patrick Angus
Cynthia Nixon
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Connie Clausen
Twinkle Burke
Audience Member #3
Benjamin Eakeley
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Craig muMs Grant
DJ
Stephen Guarino
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Blake Hammond
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Ted Koch
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Richard Joseph Paul
Larry Speakes
Leslie Shenkel
Audience Member #4
Michael Sirow
Brawny Man
Kevin Cannon
White House Cameraman
Justin Doescher
Art Dealer
Daniel Fainman
Fan
Anna Kuchma
Beautiful Girl
William McMichael
Shopper's Boyfriend
Douglas Schneider
Reporter
Timothy Sekk
Sting
Nick Adams
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