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Behind the Candelabra

Behind the Candelabra

6.61

2013

118 min

Drama

Romance

Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.

Behind the Candelabra

6.61

2013

118 min

Drama

Romance

Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.

Cast

Michael Douglas

Liberace

Matt Damon

Scott Thorson

Dan Aykroyd

Seymour Heller

Scott Bakula

Bob Black

Rob Lowe

Dr. Jack Startz

Tom Papa

Ray Arnett

Paul Reiser

Mr. Felder

Bruce Ramsay

Carlucci

Nicky Katt

Mr. Y

Cheyenne Jackson

Billy Leatherwood

Mike O'Malley

Tracy Schnelker

David Koechner

Adoption Attorney

Reviews

r96sk

@r96sk

4 years ago

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.