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1981

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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 .. Read more

Starring	John Hurt
Director	Jack Gold
Genres	Drama

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Starring	John Hurt
Director	Jack Gold
Studio	NETWORK
Run time	DVD: 1 hr 47 mins
Certificate
Genres	Drama
Language	DVD: English
Released	Production year: 1981 To Rent: DVD: Unavailable for rental To Buy: DVD: 11 Mar 2002

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  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 ... read more »
  
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  Funny and sad... But never disappointing.
  
  Funny but sad in places, a sad and troubled life. Extremely well acted and a fantastic story line. Highly recommend watching this film
  
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  A new concept: the biopic about someone of interest!
  
  I could say that i was pretty biased about any John Hurt performance, except that would suggest that he isn't always on top form in everything I've seen... read more »
  
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  As a child growing up in the Seventies I remember this when it ws first screened. I was too young at the time to watch it or appreciate it. However, Quentin ... read more »
  
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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 ...