Quentin Crisp
Synopsis
Five years before the TV adaptation of The Naked Civil Servant made him a household name, Quentin Crisp - dandy, raconteur, life model and former prostitute - welcomed celebrated filmmaker Denis Mitchell into his dusty London bedsit. Crisp recalls the violence and fascination his extraordinary appearance once provoked, offers tips on avoiding housework and subsisting on a diet of stout and meal replacement powder, and ruminates on life as a "minority within a minority - an effeminate homosexual".
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denis Mitchell
- Original Title
- Quentin Crisp
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Granada Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denis Mitchell
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Denis Mitchell
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What is Quentin Crisp about?
Five years before the TV adaptation of The Naked Civil Servant made him a household name, Quentin Crisp - dandy, raconteur, life model and former prostitute - welcomed celebrated filmmaker Denis Mitchell into his dusty London bedsit. Crisp recalls the violence and fascination his extraordinary appearance once provoked, offers tips on avoiding housework and subsisting on a diet of stout and meal replacement powder, and ruminates on life as a "minority within a minority - an effeminate homosexual".
Who directed Quentin Crisp?
Quentin Crisp was directed by Denis Mitchell.
Who stars in Quentin Crisp?
The principal cast of Quentin Crisp includes Quentin Crisp.
When was Quentin Crisp released and how long is it?
Quentin Crisp was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 27m.