Behind the Candelabra
2013 · Movie · 1h 58m · R
DramaRomance
"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.
Ratings
IMDb
7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
94%
Key crew
- Steven SoderberghDirector
- Richard LaGraveneseScreenplay
- Marvin HamlischOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Michael DouglasLiberace
- Matt DamonScott Thorson
- Dan AykroydSeymour Heller
- Scott BakulaBob Black
- Rob LoweDr. Jack Startz
- Tom PapaRay Arnett
- Paul ReiserMr. Felder
- Bruce RamsayCarlucci
- Nicky KattMr. Y
- Cheyenne JacksonBilly Leatherwood
- Mike O'MalleyTracy Schnelker
- David KoechnerAdoption Attorney
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