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Velvet Goldmine

Velvet Goldmine

Leave your expectations at the door

19986.92h 3m

Overview

Almost a decade since larger-than-life glam-rock enigma Brian Slade disappeared from public eye, an investigative journalist is on assignment to uncover the truth behind his former idol.

Directed by Todd Haynes
Written by James Lyons, Todd Haynes
Produced by Christine Vachon
Box OfficeBudget: $9.0MRevenue: $4.3M

Top Cast

Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor

Curt Wild

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Brian Slade

Toni Collette

Toni Collette

Mandy Slade

Christian Bale

Christian Bale

Arthur Stuart

Eddie Izzard

Eddie Izzard

Jerry Devine

Emily Woof

Emily Woof

Shannon

Michael Feast

Michael Feast

Cecil

Janet McTeer

Janet McTeer

Female Narrator (voice)

M

Mairead McKinley

Wilde Housemaid

L

Luke Morgan Oliver

Oscar Wilde (8)

Themes & Keywords

great britainpoetrynarrationbisexualityglam rocklgbtmusic journalismimaginary bandbaby left on doorstepfictional banddown featherlive music19th century1980sgay theme

About Velvet Goldmine

Velvet Goldmine is a drama, music film released in 1998 exploring themes of great britain, poetry, narration, bisexuality, glam rock, lgbt. Directed by Todd Haynes, it stars Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Toni Collette. Almost a decade since larger-than-life glam-rock enigma Brian Slade disappeared from public eye, an investigative journalist is on assignment to uncover the truth behind his former idol.

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