Behind the Candelabra
“Too much of a good thing is wonderful.”
Synopsis
Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-20
Top Cast
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Michael Douglas
Liberace
Matt Damon
Scott Thorson
Dan Aykroyd
Seymour Heller
Scott Bakula
Bob Black
Rob Lowe
Dr. Jack Startz
Tom Papa
Ray Arnett
Paul Reiser
Mr. Felder
Bruce Ramsay
Carlucci
Nicky Katt
Mr. Y
Cheyenne Jackson
Billy Leatherwood
Mike O'Malley
Tracy Schnelker
David Koechner
Adoption Attorney
Boyd Holbrook
Cary James
Debbie Reynolds
Frances
Eric Zuckerman
Lou
Eddie Jemison
Assistant Director
Randy Lowell
Director
Tom Roach
Stunt Actor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 27, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$23M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.68x
-$7.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Soderbergh
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard LaGravenese
- Original Score
- Marvin Hamlisch
- Original Title
- Behind the Candelabra
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $23M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.6M
- Production Studios
- Jerry Weintraub Productions, HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Soderbergh
Richard LaGravenese, Alex Thorleifson, Scott Thorson
Marvin Hamlisch
Steven Soderbergh
Steven Soderbergh
Susan Ekins, Gregory Jacobs, Jerry Weintraub, Michael Polaire
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Soderbergh
Director
Richard LaGravenese
Screenplay
Steven Soderbergh
Editor
Steven Soderbergh
Director of Photography
Susan Ekins
Producer
Ellen Mirojnick
Costume Design
Gregory Jacobs
Producer
Howard Cummings
Production Design
Michael Polaire
Producer
Marvin Hamlisch
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Behind the Candelabra
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Behind the Candelabra about?
Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.
Who directed Behind the Candelabra?
Behind the Candelabra was directed by Steven Soderbergh.
Who stars in Behind the Candelabra?
The principal cast of Behind the Candelabra includes Michael Douglas, Matt Damon, Dan Aykroyd, Scott Bakula, Rob Lowe.
When was Behind the Candelabra released and how long is it?
Behind the Candelabra was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of Behind the Candelabra?
Behind the Candelabra had a reported production budget of $23M and grossed $15.6M at the worldwide box office (0.68 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Behind the Candelabra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Behind the Candelabra was composed by Marvin Hamlisch.
Is Behind the Candelabra based on a book or true story?
Behind the Candelabra is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Alex Thorleifson", Book: "Scott Thorson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Behind the Candelabra?
Behind the Candelabra holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).