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Behind the Candelabra (2013)

R · 2013-05-26 · 1h 58m · EN
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Too much of a good thing is wonderful.

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

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Steven SoderberghDirector
Budget
$23M
Box office
$15.6M

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Top billed cast

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Michael DouglasMichael DouglasLiberaceMatt DamonMatt DamonScott ThorsonRob LoweRob LoweDr. Jack StartzDan AykroydDan AykroydSeymour HellerScott BakulaScott BakulaBob BlackDebbie ReynoldsDebbie ReynoldsFrancesCheyenne JacksonCheyenne JacksonBilly LeatherwoodPaul ReiserPaul ReiserMr. FelderBoyd HolbrookBoyd HolbrookCary JamesNicky KattNicky KattMr. YMike O'MalleyMike O'MalleyTracy SchnelkerJosh MeyersJosh MeyersLiberace's Attorney

Keywords

Based on novel or bookBased on a true storyBased on memoir or autobiographyIn the closetLas vegasGayCelebrityGay themeBased on true story

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Based On A True Story · Based On Memoir Or AutobiographyMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference11922

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Frequently asked questions about Behind the Candelabra

What is Behind the Candelabra about?

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

How long is Behind the Candelabra?

Behind the Candelabra has a runtime of 118 minutes.