Movie
Behind the Candelabra
Overview
Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.
Details
- Release date
- 2013-05-26
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Jerry Weintraub Productions, HBO Films
- Country
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Michael Douglas as Liberace
- Matt Damon as Scott Thorson
- Dan Aykroyd as Seymour Heller
- Scott Bakula as Bob Black
- Rob Lowe as Dr. Jack Startz
- Tom Papa as Ray Arnett
- Paul Reiser as Mr. Felder
- Bruce Ramsay as Carlucci
- Nicky Katt as Mr. Y
- Cheyenne Jackson as Billy Leatherwood
- Mike O'Malley as Tracy Schnelker
- David Koechner as Adoption Attorney
Crew
- Steven Soderbergh - Director
- Richard LaGravenese - Screenplay
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