Behind the Candelabra

Watch: Behind the Candelabra

5/26/20131h 58m

TV Release (US)

~ 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.

Director:

Steven Soderbergh

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$23,000,000.00

Revenue:

$15,600,000.00

Key words:

based on novel or book
based on true story
celebrity
in the closet
las vegas
based on memoir or autobiography
gay theme

Cast

Michael Douglas

~ as ~

Liberace

Matt Damon

~ as ~

Scott Thorson

Dan Aykroyd

~ as ~

Seymour Heller

Scott Bakula

~ as ~

Bob Black

Rob Lowe

~ as ~

Dr. Jack Startz

Tom Papa

~ as ~

Ray Arnett

Paul Reiser

~ as ~

Mr. Felder

Bruce Ramsay

~ as ~

Carlucci

Nicky Katt

~ as ~

Mr. Y

Cheyenne Jackson

~ as ~

Billy Leatherwood

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Reviews (1)

r96sk
Written 5 year(s) ago
8
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 Startz. Debbie Reynolds (Frances) and Dan Aykroyd (Seymour) also appear, two well-known people playing relatively small roles.

The film looks great, it perhaps lasts a little too long when all is said and done but it didn't hamper my enjoyment all that much. 'Behind the Candelabra' is a very good biopic.