The read
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Synopsis
Almost a decade since larger-than-life glam-rock enigma Brian Slade disappeared from public eye, an investigative journalist is on assignment to uncover the truth behind his former idol.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic65/100
556 audience votes
Key crew
- Carter BurwellOriginal Music Composer
- Todd HaynesDirector
- Todd HaynesScreenplay
Cast
- Ewan McGregorCurt Wild
- Jonathan Rhys MeyersBrian Slade
- Toni ColletteMandy Slade
- Christian BaleArthur Stuart
- Suzy Eddie IzzardJerry Devine
- Emily WoofShannon
- Michael FeastCecil
- Janet McTeerFemale Narrator (voice)
- Mairead McKinleyWilde Housemaid
- Luke Morgan OliverOscar Wilde (8)
- Osheen JonesJack Fairy (7)
- Micko WestmorelandJack Fairy
Stills
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Themes
journalistgreat britainrock starpoetrynarrationbisexualityglam rocklgbtmusic journalismimaginary bandbaby left on doorstepfictional band
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