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Behind the Candelabra

Behind the Candelabra

Too much of a good thing is wonderful.

20136.61h 58m

Overview

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

Directed by Steven Soderbergh
Written by Richard LaGravenese, Alex Thorleifson, Scott Thorson
Produced by Susan Ekins, Gregory Jacobs, Michael Polaire
Box OfficeBudget: $23.0MRevenue: $15.6M

Top Cast

Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas

Liberace

Matt Damon

Matt Damon

Scott Thorson

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Seymour Heller

Scott Bakula

Scott Bakula

Bob Black

Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe

Dr. Jack Startz

Tom Papa

Tom Papa

Ray Arnett

Paul Reiser

Paul Reiser

Mr. Felder

Bruce Ramsay

Bruce Ramsay

Carlucci

Nicky Katt

Nicky Katt

Mr. Y

Cheyenne Jackson

Cheyenne Jackson

Billy Leatherwood

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookbased on true storycelebrityin the closetlas vegasbased on memoir or autobiographylgbtgay theme

About Behind the Candelabra

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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