Velvet Goldmine
“Leave your expectations at the door”
Synopsis
Almost a decade since larger-than-life glam-rock enigma Brian Slade disappeared from public eye, an investigative journalist is on assignment to uncover the truth behind his former idol.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-11
Top Cast
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Ewan McGregor
Curt Wild
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Brian Slade
Toni Collette
Mandy Slade
Christian Bale
Arthur Stuart
Suzy Eddie Izzard
Jerry Devine
Emily Woof
Shannon
Michael Feast
Cecil
Janet McTeer
Female Narrator (voice)
Mairead McKinley
Wilde Housemaid
Luke Morgan Oliver
Oscar Wilde (8)
Osheen Jones
Jack Fairy (7)
Micko Westmoreland
Jack Fairy
Damian Suchet
BBC Reporter
Danny Nutt
Kissing Sailor
Wash Westmoreland
Young Man
Don Fellows
Lou
Ganiat Kasumu
Mary
Ray Shell
Murray
Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
November 6, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.48x
-$4.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Todd Haynes
- Screenplay & Story
- Todd Haynes
- Original Score
- Carter Burwell, Craig Wedren
- Original Title
- Velvet Goldmine
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.3M
- Production Studios
- Zenith Entertainment, Killer Films, Single Cell Pictures, Newmarket Capital Group, Goldwyn Films, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Todd Haynes
Todd Haynes, James Lyons
Carter Burwell, Craig Wedren
Maryse Alberti
James Lyons
Christine Vachon, Michael Stipe, Harvey Weinstein, Scott Meek, Sandy Stern
Department Leadership Roster
Carter Burwell
Original Music Composer
Maryse Alberti
Director of Photography
Sandy Powell
Costume Design
James Lyons
Editor
Todd Haynes
Director
Todd Haynes
Screenplay
Christopher Hobbs
Production Design
Christine Vachon
Producer
Amy Beth Silver
Production Design
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Velvet Goldmine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Velvet Goldmine about?
Almost a decade since larger-than-life glam-rock enigma Brian Slade disappeared from public eye, an investigative journalist is on assignment to uncover the truth behind his former idol.
Who directed Velvet Goldmine?
Velvet Goldmine was directed by Todd Haynes.
Who stars in Velvet Goldmine?
The principal cast of Velvet Goldmine includes Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Toni Collette, Christian Bale, Suzy Eddie Izzard.
When was Velvet Goldmine released and how long is it?
Velvet Goldmine was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of Velvet Goldmine?
Velvet Goldmine had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $4.3M at the worldwide box office (0.48 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Velvet Goldmine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Velvet Goldmine was composed by Carter Burwell, Craig Wedren.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Velvet Goldmine?
Velvet Goldmine holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).