The Queen
“A vibrant piece of queer history.”
Synopsis
In 1967, New York City is host to the Miss All-American Camp Beauty Pageant. This documentary takes a look behind the scenes, transporting the viewer into rehearsals and dressing rooms as the drag queen subculture prepares for this big national beauty contest. Jack/Sabrina is the mistress of ceremonies, and their protégé, Miss Harlow, is in the competition. But, as the pageant approaches, the glamorous contestants veer from camaraderie to tension.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Queen (1968) – Official Re-Release TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-10
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jack Doroshow
Flawless Sabrina
Bernard Giquel
Interviewer
Mario Montez
Self - Singer
Crystal LaBeija
Self - Competitor
Rachel Harlow
Self - Competitor
Andy Warhol
Self - Jury Member
Edie Sedgwick
Self - Jury Member
Jim Dine
Self - Jury Member
Bruce Jay Friedman
Self - Jury Member
Larry Rivers
Self - Jury Member
Terry Southern
Self - Jury Member
Jerry Leiber
Self - Jury Member
Jackie Curtis
Self
Pepper LaBeija
Self
Dorian Corey
Self
Jill Krementz
Self
Mary Ellen Mark
Self
George Plimpton
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Simon
- Original Title
- The Queen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Vineyard Film, MDH, Si Litvinoff Film Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Simon
Frank Simon, Robert Elfstrom, Kenneth Van Sickle, Alfons Schilling, Joseph Zysman
Geraldine Fabrikant, Fred Shore
John Maxtone-Graham, Si Litvinoff, Lewis M. Allen, Don Herbert
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Simon
Director
Si Litvinoff
Producer
Geraldine Fabrikant
Editor
Don Herbert
Producer
Fred Shore
Editor
Frank Simon
Director of Photography
Robert Elfstrom
Director of Photography
Kenneth Van Sickle
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Queen
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What is The Queen about?
In 1967, New York City is host to the Miss All-American Camp Beauty Pageant. This documentary takes a look behind the scenes, transporting the viewer into rehearsals and dressing rooms as the drag queen subculture prepares for this big national beauty contest. Jack/Sabrina is the mistress of ceremonies, and their protégé, Miss Harlow, is in the competition. But, as the pageant approaches, the glamorous contestants veer from camaraderie to tension.
Who directed The Queen?
The Queen was directed by Frank Simon.
Who stars in The Queen?
The principal cast of The Queen includes Jack Doroshow, Bernard Giquel, Mario Montez, Crystal LaBeija, Rachel Harlow.
When was The Queen released and how long is it?
The Queen was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Queen?
The Queen holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).