The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
“Finally, a comedy that will change the way you think, the way you feel, and most importantly... the way you dress.”
Synopsis
Two drag performers and a transgender woman travel across the desert to perform their unique style of cabaret.
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Top Cast
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Hugo Weaving
Anthony 'Tick' Belrose / Mitzi Del Bra
Guy Pearce
Adam Whitely / Felicia Jollygoodfellow
Terence Stamp
Bernadette Bassenger
Bill Hunter
Bob Spart
Sarah Chadwick
Marion Barber
June Marie Bennett
Shirley
Rebel Penfold-Russell
Logowoman
John Casey
Bartender
Murray Davies
Miner
Frank Cornelius
Piano Player
Bob Boyce
Petrol Station Attendant
Leighton Picken
Young Adam
Maria Kmet
Ma
Joseph Kmet
Pa
Alan Dargin
Aboriginal Man
Julia Cortez
Cynthia Campos
Daniel Kellie
Young Ralph
Hannah Corbett
Ralph's Sister
Release History & Theatrical Window
Gent International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 10, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$29.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
14.85x
+$27.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephan Elliott
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephan Elliott
- Original Score
- Guy Gross
- Original Title
- The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $29.7M
- Production Studios
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Latent Image Productions Pty. Ltd., Specific Films, Gramercy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephan Elliott
Stephan Elliott
Guy Gross
Brian J. Breheny
Sue Blainey
Al Clark, Michael Hamlyn, Rebel Penfold-Russell
Department Leadership Roster
Sue Blainey
Editor
Al Clark
Producer
Brian J. Breheny
Director of Photography
Lizzy Gardiner
Costume Design
Michael Hamlyn
Producer
Stephan Elliott
Director
Guy Gross
Original Music Composer
Owen Paterson
Production Design
Robert Simper
Stunt Coordinator
Tim Chappel
Costume Design
Stephan Elliott
Writer
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 — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert about?
Two drag performers and a transgender woman travel across the desert to perform their unique style of cabaret.
Who directed The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert?
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert was directed by Stephan Elliott.
Who stars in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert?
The principal cast of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert includes Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, Terence Stamp, Bill Hunter, Sarah Chadwick.
When was The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert released and how long is it?
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert?
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $29.7M at the worldwide box office (14.85 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert was composed by Guy Gross.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert?
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).