Hbo has begun promotion for its liberace biopic, behind the candelabra, which premieres on may 26th. At its centre, behind the candelabra is less a biopic than an intimate love story of the fiveyear relationship between two men, the worldfamous star lee liberace and the unknown scott thorson. Not content with already delivering one of the years best films with side effects 20, he returns with the equally impressive behind the candelabra, based on the memoir of scott thurston. Esta cinebiografia do famoso pianista liberace michael. Starring michael douglas as liberace and matt damon as scott thorson, behind the candelabra tells the fascinating true story of their glamorous life together. There arent too many films about the gay community showing in our cinemas, but cormac odonnell has seen one that left a good impression steven soderbergh has done it again. Behind the candelabras highlow design aesthetic variety. It is based on thorsons 1988 memoir, behind the candelabra. Matt damons 10 best movies, according to rotten tomatoes. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. It dramatizes the last ten years in the life of pianist liberace.
One behind the candelabra location that i was not able to stalk two weekends ago was the palatial palm springs abode belonging to frances liberace debbie reynolds, the flamboyant pianists overbearing mother, in the 20 hbo biopic. Emmy awardwinning drama starring michael douglas as the superstar pianist liberace. Behind the candelabra watch the hbo original movie hbo. Worldfamous pianist liberace michael douglas takes muchyounger scott thorson matt damon as a lover, but the relationship deteriorates when liberace takes other bedmates and thorson becomes addicted to drugs. It dramatizes the last ten years in the life of pianist liberace and the relationship he had with scott thorson directed by steven soderbergh. Written by richard lagravenese, based on scott thorsons memoir behind the candelabra.
Behind the candelabra dvd release date september 17, 20. One suspects and hopes that behind the candelabra is not the last weve seen of steven soderbergh the director. Before elvis, before elton john, madonna and lady gaga, there was liberace. Check out this behind the scenes look at bad boys for life read more. Hbos liberace movie behind the candelabra lacks insight. Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6year relationship between liberace and his much younger lover, scott thorson, is. Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6year relationship between liberace and his much younger lover, scott thorson, is recounted.
Behind the candelabra 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Why liberaces costumes mattered fashion allowed the musician portrayed in behind the candelabra to remain closeted but embrace his identityand help. With matt damon, michael douglas, marcus lavoi, rob lowe. And, as it turns out, the residence has quite a fascinating history. Get behind the candelabra dvd and bluray release date, trailer, movie poster and movie stats. My life with liberace by liberaces lover scott thorson, the film will find douglas in the lead role, with damon costarring as thorson, the performer.
Based on the autobiography by liberaces much younger lover and. It is based on thorsons memoir, behind the candelabra. Scott thorson is a naive young man brought up in a series of foster homes when he is introduced one night to the grandiose entertainer liberace. It features michael douglas in the lead, with matt damon, as his lover, scott thorson pictured, at left, on the cover of the march 15 issue of entertainment weekly. This movie is great with matt damon and michael douglas playing liberace.
A revealing biopic of the flamboyant entertainer liberace and his tempestuous relationship with employee scott thorson. Released by elektra in 20 containing music from behind the candelabra 20. Watch behind the candelabra online watch online anytime. Michael douglas and matt damon star as liberace and his lover scott thorson in director steven soderberghs hbo films drama.
Apparently, you can download the movie in itunes, vudu, or ultraviolet format through at least september 2015, depending on your needs. Like liberaces sequin and special effectsfilled las vegas shows, behind the candelabra is a showy, star. The word comes from latin in modern usage the plural form candelabra is frequently used in the singular sense, with the true singular form candelabrum becoming rare. Frances house from behind the candelabra iamnotastalker. This hbo movie is a decent outlet for his talents and proves to be a.
Behind the candelabra bd combo directed by acclaimed filmmaker steven soderbergh and executive produced by jerry weintraub, this hbo films drama recreates the glittering private world of liberace michael douglas, the flamboyant, phenomenally successful entertainer whose extravagant costumes, trademark candelabra, and elaborate stage shows made him the most bankable entertainer of his time. It dramatizes the last ten years in the life of pianist liberace and the relationship he had with scott thorson. Douglas has the flash, name part, but behind the candelabra is thorsons story. My life with liberace, which is being rereleased by tantor audio. Behind the candelabras highlow design aesthetic liberaces houses, including his palm springs digs, get a second look via hbo biopic.
Featuring a pair of electrifying performances by douglas and damon the first time either has starred in an hbo production, behind the candelabra captures the essence of liberaces appeal while reminding viewers how different attitudes were at the time, as few highprofile entertainers including liberace could admit they were gay, at least. Behind the candelabra is a 20 american biographical drama film directed by steven soderbergh. Behind the candelabra dvd directed by acclaimed filmmaker steven soderbergh and executive produced by jerry weintraub, this hbo films drama recreates the glittering private world of liberace michael douglas, the flamboyant, phenomenally successful entertainer whose extravagant costumes, trademark candelabra, and elaborate stage shows made him the most bankable. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Behind the candelabra soundtrack from 20, composed by marvin hamlisch, vladziu valentino liberace. Behind the candelabra bluray and dvd arrive september 17th jun 8, 20. This is a making of show for the film behind the candelabra, which was released by hbo in.
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