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Behind the Candelabra (2013)

R05/26/2013Drama, Romance1h 58m

Too much of a good thing is wonderful.

Overview

Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    Michael Douglas

    Liberace

  2. Cast 1

    Matt Damon

    Scott Thorson

  3. Cast 1

    Dan Aykroyd

    Seymour Heller

  4. Cast 1

    Scott Bakula

    Bob Black

  5. Cast 1

    Rob Lowe

    Dr. Jack Startz

  6. Cast 1

    Tom Papa

    Ray Arnett

  7. Cast 1

    Paul Reiser

    Mr. Felder

  8. Cast 1

    Bruce Ramsay

    Carlucci

  9. Cast 1

    Nicky Katt

    Mr. Y

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 ...

Status Released

Original LanguageEnglish 

Budget$23,000,000.00

Revenue $15,600,000.00

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