The Naked Civil Servant
“Never keep up with the Jonses. Drag them down to your level. It's cheaper.”
Synopsis
Story of the life of Quentin Crisp, an Englishman who was brave enough to live his life according to his own style even in the hostile days of WW2.
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John Hurt
Quentin Crisp
Quentin Crisp
Himself
John Rhys-Davies
Barndoor
Colin Higgins
Thumbnails
Liz Gebhardt
Art Student
Patricia Hodge
Ballet Teacher
Stanley Lebor
Mr. Pole
Katherine Schofield
Mrs. Pole
Antonia Pemberton
Mrs Longhurst
Stephen Johnstone
Young Quentin
Lloyd Lamble
Mr. Crisp
Shane Briant
Norma
Roger Lloyd Pack
Liz
Phil Daniels
1st Boy
Richard Butler
Senior Doctor
Joan Ryan
Mrs Crisp
Frank Forsyth
Family Doctor
Ron Pember
Black Cat Proprietor
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Gold
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Mackie
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- The Naked Civil Servant
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Thames Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Gold
Philip Mackie, Quentin Crisp
Carl Davis
Mike Fash
Mike Taylor
Barry Hanson, Verity Lambert
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Gold
Director
Quentin Crisp
Writer
Philip Mackie
Screenplay
Barry Hanson
Producer
Mike Taylor
Editor
Allan Cameron
Production Design
Martin Baugh
Costume Design
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Mike Fash
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Naked Civil Servant
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What is The Naked Civil Servant about?
Story of the life of Quentin Crisp, an Englishman who was brave enough to live his life according to his own style even in the hostile days of WW2.
Who directed The Naked Civil Servant?
The Naked Civil Servant was directed by Jack Gold.
Who stars in The Naked Civil Servant?
The principal cast of The Naked Civil Servant includes John Hurt, Quentin Crisp, John Rhys-Davies, Colin Higgins, Liz Gebhardt.
When was The Naked Civil Servant released and how long is it?
The Naked Civil Servant was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Naked Civil Servant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Naked Civil Servant was composed by Carl Davis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Naked Civil Servant?
The Naked Civil Servant holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).