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The Naked Civil Servant

The Naked Civil Servant

Never keep up with the Jonses. Drag them down to your level. It's cheaper.

19756.61h 17m

Overview

Story of the life of Quentin Crisp, an Englishman who was brave enough to live his life according to his own style even in the hostile days of WW2.

Directed by Jack Gold
Written by Quentin Crisp, Philip Mackie
Produced by Barry Hanson
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Top Cast

John Hurt

John Hurt

Quentin Crisp

Quentin Crisp

Quentin Crisp

Himself

John Rhys-Davies

John Rhys-Davies

Barndoor

Colin Higgins

Colin Higgins

Thumbnails

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Liz Gebhardt

Art Student

Patricia Hodge

Patricia Hodge

Ballet Teacher

Stanley Lebor

Stanley Lebor

Mr. Pole

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Katherine Schofield

Mrs. Pole

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Antonia Pemberton

Mrs Longhurst

S

Stephen Johnstone

Young Quentin

Themes & Keywords

london, englandhomophobiaworld war iibiographybased on memoir or autobiographylgbt1940s1930sgay theme

About The Naked Civil Servant

The Naked Civil Servant is a drama, comedy, tv movie film released in 1975 exploring themes of london, england, homophobia, world war ii, biography, based on memoir or autobiography, lgbt. Directed by Jack Gold, it stars John Hurt, Quentin Crisp, John Rhys-Davies. Story of the life of Quentin Crisp, an Englishman who was brave enough to live his life according to his own style even in the hostile days of WW2.

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