Behind the Candelabra 2013
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56 Reviews
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SplatBased on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Liberace
as Scott Thorson
as Seymour Heller
as Bob Black
as Dr. Jack Startz
as Ray Arnett
as Mr. Felder
as Carlucci
as Mr. Y
as Billy Leatherwood
Director:
Writer:
Richard LaGravenese, Scott Thorson, Alex Thorleifson
Stars:
Michael Douglas, Matt Damon, Dan Aykroyd, Scott Bakula, Rob Lowe, Tom Papa, Paul Reiser, Bruce Ramsay, Nicky Katt, Cheyenne Jackson,
Genres:
Drama,Romance
Release Date:
2013 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
118 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Behind the Candelabra
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Liberace
as Scott Thorson
as Seymour Heller
as Bob Black
as Dr. Jack Startz
as Ray Arnett
as Mr. Felder
as Carlucci
as Mr. Y
as Billy Leatherwood
as Tracy Schnelker
as Adoption Attorney
as Cary James
as Frances
as Lou
as Assistant Director
as Director
as Stunt Actor
as Camera Assistant
as Sound Mixer
as Rose Carracappa
as Joe Carracappa
as George Liberace
as Dora Liberace
as Assistant Stage Manager
as Make-up Artist
as Gladys
as Sue
as Backstage Flirt
as Backstage Flirt
as Stagehand
as Scott's Half-Brother, Wayne
as Dorothy
as June
as Liberace's Attorney
as Joel Strote
as Dr. Ronald Daniels
as Anchorwoman
as Health Department Spokesman
as Priest at Funeral
as Young American Dancer (uncredited)
as Funeral Mourner (uncredited)
as Patron (uncredited)
as Guy Outside Casino (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Angie Liberace (uncredited)
as Kazarian (uncredited)
as Showgirl (uncredited)
as Concert Fan (uncredited)
as Deposition Reporter (uncredited)
as French Guy #2 (uncredited)
as Impossible Dream Dancer (uncredited)
as Young American Dancer (uncredited)
as Hair Stylist (uncredited)
as Young American (uncredited)
as Adult Bookstore Patron (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Young American Dancer (uncredited)
as Stage Manager (uncredited)
as Mourner (uncredited)
as Valet (uncredited)
as Impossible Dream Dancer (uncredited)
as Cameraman (uncredited)
as Theatre Stage Hand (uncredited)
as Billy (uncredited)
as Showgirl (uncredited)
as Patron (uncredited)
as Sex Club Worker (uncredited)
as Young American Dancer (uncredited)
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
as Tailor (uncredited)
as Show Boy (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Young American (uncredited)
as Sex Couple #1 (uncredited)
as Liberace Showgirl (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as On-Air News Reporter (uncredited)
as Maitre d' (uncredited)
as Second Anchorwoman (uncredited)
as News Reporter (uncredited)
as French Guy #1 (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Bookstore Patron (uncredited)
as Startz Surgeon (uncredited)
as Showgirl (uncredited)
as Stagehand (uncredited)
as Stagehand (uncredited)
as Print Reporter (uncredited)
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
as Bookstore Guy (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Young American Dancer (uncredited)
as Mourner (uncredited)
as Showgirl (uncredited)
as Young American Dancer (uncredited)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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