Liberace: Behind the Music
Synopsis
A gifted classical pianist, fueled by poverty, Wladiziu Valentino Liberace was already playing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the age of 17. Through a variety of his highs and lows, chaptered in TV-style format, Liberace's life from his early years through his death are chronicled.
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Victor Garber
Liberace
Michael Dolan
Scott Thorsen
Saul Rubinek
Seymour Heller
Maureen Stapleton
Frances Liberace
Shawn Levy
Glenn
Michael Wikes
George Liberace
Macha Grenon
Joanne
George Touliatos
Salvatore Liberace
Kenneth Welsh
Dianne Heatherington
Paul Hipp
Elvis Presley
Frances Hyland
Florence Bettray Kelly
Stephen Watts
Jimmy
Rochelle Bruneau
George's Girl
Joan Heney
Serious Lady
Andrew Nichols
Teenager
Shirley Merovitz
Lola
Gayle Garfinkle
Woman #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Greene
- Screenplay & Story
- Gavin Lambert
- Original Score
- Hagood Hardy
- Original Title
- Liberace: Behind the Music
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Greene
Gavin Lambert
Hagood Hardy
René Verzier
Yves Langlois
Linda Yellen, Murray Shostak, Nancy Bein
Department Leadership Roster
Jane Greenwood
Costume Design
Ben Edwards
Production Design
René Verzier
Director of Photography
Hagood Hardy
Original Music Composer
Yves Langlois
Editor
Murray Shostak
Producer
Gavin Lambert
Writer
David Greene
Director
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What is Liberace: Behind the Music about?
A gifted classical pianist, fueled by poverty, Wladiziu Valentino Liberace was already playing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the age of 17. Through a variety of his highs and lows, chaptered in TV-style format, Liberace's life from his early years through his death are chronicled.
Who directed Liberace: Behind the Music?
Liberace: Behind the Music was directed by David Greene.
Who stars in Liberace: Behind the Music?
The principal cast of Liberace: Behind the Music includes Victor Garber, Michael Dolan, Saul Rubinek, Maureen Stapleton, Shawn Levy.
When was Liberace: Behind the Music released and how long is it?
Liberace: Behind the Music was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Liberace: Behind the Music?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Liberace: Behind the Music was composed by Hagood Hardy.