
Maurice(1987)
After his lover rejects him, Maurice attempts to come to terms with his sexuality within the restrictiveness of Edwardian society.


“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.

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
Behind the Candelabra is a drama, romance film released in 2013 exploring themes of based on novel or book, based on true story, celebrity, in the closet, las vegas, based on memoir or autobiography. Directed by Steven Soderbergh, it stars Michael Douglas, Matt Damon, Dan Aykroyd. 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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