Behind the candelabra is a 20 american biographical drama film directed by steven soderbergh. It dramatizes the last ten years in the life of pianist liberace. Behind the candelabras in behind the candelabra us news. Behind the candelabra the story of pianist liberace played terrifically by michael douglas and his relationship with a much younger man scott thorson played by matt damon. Written by richard lagravenese, based on scott thorsons memoir. Behind the candelabra the 20 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Voor elvis, elton john, madonna en lady gaga was er liberace. Directed by steven soderbergh, the film features a cast that includes matt damon, rob lowe, michael douglas and dan aykroyd. Steven soderberghs behind the candelabra has been selected to open the deauville american film festival, which runs from aug. Behind the candelabra television film by soderbergh 20. And then we very rarely have a film like behind the candelabra, the big winner during 20s primetime emmys, which wasnt distributed for the big screen in the usa, but was over here in europe. By tierney sneed, staff writer may 29, 20 by tierney sneed, staff writer may 29, 20, at 7. Their love emerges from this film as one of the most tempestuous affairs in. Starring michael douglas, matt damon, rob lowe, dan aykroyd, debbie reynolds, and scott bakula.
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Worldfamous pianist liberace michael douglas takes muchyounger scott thorson matt damon as a. Tla video has the top gay cinema and gay porn titles on dvd, bluray and on demand. The production designer of behind the candelabra explains how the extravagant sets came together. Behind the candelabra full movie 20 biography hd michael douglas, matt damon, scott bakula. In hbos behind the candelabra, liberace is a real drag. It dramatizes the last ten years in the life of pianist liberace and the relationship he had with scott thorson. It stars michael douglas, evidently completely cured from its cancer, as the colorful entertainer liberace and matt damon as its young lover sctt. Liberace film behind the candelabra and in bed with. Steven soderberghs hbo movie, behind the candelabra, is a dramatized account of the latter days and misdirected affections of one wladziu valentino liberace, and its a. Behind the candelabra 20 in australian cinemas july 25 follow roadshow films online. Behind the candelabra soundtrack list behind the candelabra. Behind the candelabra 20 full movie english hdmichael douglas, matt damon, scott bakula kita abadi. Rent behind the candelabra 20 starring michael douglas and matt damon on dvd and bluray. The making of behind the candelabra extended version duration.
Watch behind the candelabra, the original hbo film online at or stream on your own device. Behind the candelabra full movie video dailymotion. Database of movie trailers, clips and other videos for behind the candelabra 20. Jun 06, 20 the costumes of behind the candelabra serve up liberaces wardrobe at its most extravagant.
Being a subjectmatter too special in soderberghs words for mainstream. My life with liberace is a memoir by scott thorson and alex thorleifson, published in 1988 by dutton, and reissued in 20. Worldfamous pianist liberace michael douglas takes muchyounger scott thorson matt damon as a lover, but the relationship deteriorates when. Along with feasting upon liberaces rococo mansion, in which theres an ornate vase for every flat. A film i was expecting to be way over the top and become a camp act much like liberaces real life stage show. There are currently fourteen videos available for the film, of which four are trailers, as listed below. Jul 04, 2015 behind the candelabra stars talk s3x scenes cannes film festival. Start an into film club or log in to rate this film synopsis long before lady gaga made flamboyance her trademark, the late american entertainer liberace was living it large as one of the most overthetop people in showbiz.
Behind the candelabra 20 full movie hd quality video. In summer 1977, handsome young stranger scott thorson walked into his dressing room and, despite their age difference and seemingly different worlds, the two embarked on a secretive. It dramatizes the last ten years in the life of pianist liberace and the relationship he had with scott thorson directed by steven soderbergh. Well worth viewing anyway reference below, he includes a discussion of some of the issues of financing behind the candelabra a subsequently madefortv biopic about the pianist and showman, liberace. Behind the candelabra 20 tt1291580 based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6year relationship between liberace and his much younger lover, scott thorson, is recounted. The film premiered during the cannes film festival, where soderbergh, douglas and damon spoke at a press conference. Later credits michael douglas in soderberghs biopic behind the candelabra. Behind the candelabra soundtrack movie 20 soundtrack list tracklist ost listen to original score, theme music from the motion picture, film score list, all songs list playlist, who sings them, including end credits. Behind the candelabra is een amerikaanse dramafilm uit 20, geregisseerd door steven soderbergh. Other articles where behind the candelabra is discussed. A chronicle of the tempestuous sixyear romance between megastar singer liberace and his young lover scott thorson. Behind the candelabra stars talk s3x scenes cannes film festival. Behind the candelabra us 20 the case for global film. Behind the candelabra is a brilliant drama from master director steven sodenbergh about gay pianist liberace, but where the film truly finds its greatness is the.
This may sound strange, considering hes been putting out an average of two movies a year, but i felt the director had grown lazy in recent years, churning out films with little artistry or inventiveness. Trailer ufficiale italiano del film dietro i candelabri behind the candelabra in uscita nelle sale italiane da giovedi 5 dicembre 20 con matt damon, michael douglas, rob lowe, dan aykroyd. Behind the candelabra trailer 20 trailer for behind the candelabra. Michael douglas wins an emmy for behind the candelabra at the 20 primetime emmy awards. Dec 12, 20 click link to download behind the candelabra full movie based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6year relationship between liberace and his much younger lover, scott thorson, is. Behind the candelabra 20 tt1291580 based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6year relationship between liberace and his much younger lover, scott thorson, is. Liberace and other musicians who dressed to impress. Perhaps its nervous laughter but it makes for an entertaining and interesting film.
It details the tumultuous relationship between famed pianist liberace douglas and his much younger lover scott thorson damon. Rent behind the candelabra 20 on dvd and bluray dvd. Behind the candelabra is a brilliant drama from master director steven sodenbergh about gay pianist liberace, but where the film truly finds its greatness is the performancds from michael douglas. Their relationship starts out loving and caring, but eventually becomes strained due to liberaces straying, his. It took a lot of makeup and some movie magic to bring liberace back to life for hbos behind the candelabra michael douglas plays the legendary las. Behind the candelabra wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6year relationship between liberace and his much younger lover, scott thorson, is recounted. Behind the candelabra coincides with debates about gay marriage taking place.
Drama biografie film geregisseerd door steven soderbergh. Their relationship starts out loving and caring, but eventually becomes strained due to. Click link to download behind the candelabra full movie based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6year relationship between liberace and his much younger lover, scott thorson, is. Its ironic that behind the candelabra was made for the small screen as its the most cinematic film soderbergh has made in years. It took a lot of makeup and some movie magic to bring liberace back to life for hbos behind the candelabra michael douglas plays the legendary las vegas entertainer in steven soderberghs. One behind the candelabra location that i was not able to stalk two weekends ago was the palatial palm springs abode belonging to frances liberace debbie reynolds, the flamboyant pianists overbearing mother, in the 20 hbo biopic. May 29, 20 the production designer of behind the candelabra explains how the extravagant sets came together.
In 2009, it was reported that thorson was working on a sequel, however as of 2019 this has not materialized. Watch behind the candelabra produced by hbo home video starring matt damon, scott bakula, rob lowe and debbie reynolds. The costumes of behind the candelabra serve up liberaces wardrobe at its most extravagant. Behind the candelabra watch the hbo original movie hbo. Their love emerges from this film as one of the most tempestuous affairs in showbusiness history, reeking with anxiety. Behind the candelabra 20full movie english hdmichael. Behind the candelabra is a 20 hbo biopic film directed by steven soderbergh and starring michael douglas and matt damon. With michael douglas, matt damon, scott bakula, eric zuckerman. So i dragged the grim cheaper right on out to do so this past saturday morning. July 26, 20 behind the candelabra is a fascinating peek into the secret life of an icon.