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The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Finally, a comedy that will change the way you think, the way you feel, and most importantly... the way you dress.

19947.31h 43m

Overview

Two drag performers and a transgender woman travel across the desert to perform their unique style of cabaret.

Directed by Stephan Elliott
Written by Stephan Elliott
Produced by Michael Hamlyn, Al Clark
Box OfficeBudget: $2.0MRevenue: $29.7M

Top Cast

Hugo Weaving

Hugo Weaving

Anthony 'Tick' Belrose / Mitzi Del Bra

Guy Pearce

Guy Pearce

Adam Whitely / Felicia Jollygoodfellow

Terence Stamp

Terence Stamp

Bernadette Bassenger

Bill Hunter

Bill Hunter

Bob Spart

Sarah Chadwick

Sarah Chadwick

Marion Barber

J

June Marie Bennett

Shirley

R

Rebel Penfold-Russell

Logowoman

J

John Casey

Bartender

M

Murray Davies

Miner

F

Frank Cornelius

Piano Player

Themes & Keywords

australiavanhomophobiadrag queenaffectationmusicaltranssexuallgbtaustralian aboriginalaustralian outbackaggressivezealousalice springsgay themeplayfultransgenderabsurdwhimsicaladmiringadoringamusedappreciativeapprovingawestruckcelebratorydefiantvibrant

About The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is a drama, comedy film released in 1994 exploring themes of australia, van, homophobia, drag queen, affectation, musical. Directed by Stephan Elliott, it stars Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, Terence Stamp. Two drag performers and a transgender woman travel across the desert to perform their unique style of cabaret.

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