Resident Alien
Synopsis
At age 73, writer and melancholy master of the bon mot, Quentin Crisp (1908-1999), became an Englishman in New York. Nossiter's camera follows Crisp about the streets of Manhattan, where Crisp seems very much at home, wearing eye shadow, appearing on a makeshift stage, making and repeating wry observations, talking to John Hurt (who played Crisp in the autobiographical TV movie, "The Naked Civil Servant"), and dining with friends. Others who know Crisp comment on him, on his life as an openly gay man with an effeminate manner, and on his place in the history of gays' social struggle. The portrait that emerges is of one wit and of suffering.
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Quentin Crisp
Self
Peter Walker
The Bum
Gilbert Stafford
Man on Street
Gus Rogerson
Street Performer
Michaela Murphy
Street Performer
John Sex
Self
Felicity Mason
Dinner Hostess / Writer
Fran Lebowitz
Writer
Guy Kettelhack
Writer
John Hurt
Self - Actor
Richard Seiburth
Professor
Hunter Madson
Writer
Sting
Singer
Michael Musto
Gossip Columnist
Sally Jessy Raphael
Talk Show Host (archive footage)
Shi Ringer
Gay Activist
Tom Steele
Self - Publisher
Al Goldstein
Pornographer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Nossiter
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Nossiter
- Original Title
- Resident Alien
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Crisp City Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Nossiter
Jonathan Nossiter
John Foster, Frank Prinzi
Jonathan Nossiter
Jonathan Nossiter
Department Leadership Roster
John Foster
Director of Photography
Frank Prinzi
Director of Photography
Jonathan Nossiter
Director
Jonathan Nossiter
Producer
Jonathan Nossiter
Writer
Jonathan Nossiter
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Resident Alien
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What is Resident Alien about?
At age 73, writer and melancholy master of the bon mot, Quentin Crisp (1908-1999), became an Englishman in New York. Nossiter's camera follows Crisp about the streets of Manhattan, where Crisp seems very much at home, wearing eye shadow, appearing on a makeshift stage, making and repeating wry observations, talking to John Hurt (who played Crisp in the autobiographical TV movie, "The Naked Civil Servant"), and dining with friends. Others who know Crisp comment on him, on his life as an openly gay man with an effeminate manner, and on his place in the history of gays' social struggle. The portrait that emerges is of one wit and of suffering.
Who directed Resident Alien?
Resident Alien was directed by Jonathan Nossiter.
Who stars in Resident Alien?
The principal cast of Resident Alien includes Quentin Crisp, Peter Walker, Gilbert Stafford, Gus Rogerson, Michaela Murphy.
When was Resident Alien released and how long is it?
Resident Alien was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.