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Unfortunately this title is currently unavailable for rental. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.A biographical film, based on the real life of an Englishman who lived in London. Quentin Crisp, who introduces the film, is an effeminate homosexual, a flamboyant and witty exhibitionist whose conversation is as .. Read more

Starring John Hurt
Director Jack Gold
Genres Drama

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The Naked Civil Servant

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A biographical film, based on the real life of an Englishman who lived in London. Quentin Crisp, who introduces the film, is an effeminate homosexual, a flamboyant and witty exhibitionist whose conversation is as glittering as the lipstick and mascara he used to effect. Includes documentary on Quentin Crisp: 'Mavis Catches Up With Quentin Crisp'.

Starring John Hurt
Director Jack Gold
Studio CLEAR VISION LTD
Run time DVD: 1 hr 47 mins
Certificate DVD Certificate 15.gif
Genres Drama
Language English
Released DVD: unknown
Production year: 1981
Format DVD
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  • 7 out of 7 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    Kinda sad, inspiring and sometimes just funny

    I didn't know much about Quinten Crisp before, other that he was a flambouyant queen well known in the sixties and seventies. The film made me see, in relative terms, how quickly times have changed and how homosexuality is so easily accepted now, making me very grateful I wasn't born into that era. This is the bio of a brave man determined not to conform and should be an inspiration to anyone who just wants to do their own thing! John Hurt was excellent but I think this is probably a better book than film.

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  • 5 out of 5 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    London atmosphere

    John Hurt is brilliant in this autobiographical film of Quentin Crisp's life.

    The atmosphere of London in the forties and beyond is captured very well - look out for 'Only Fools and Horses' Trigger as one of the male prostitutes early on.

    This is a funny, and occasionally quite emotional account of the life of one of the most flambouyant characters the UK has ever produced.

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