Behind the Candelabra 2013

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Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.

Michael Douglas

as Liberace

Matt Damon

as Scott Thorson

Dan Aykroyd

as Seymour Heller

Scott Bakula

as Bob Black

Rob Lowe

as Dr. Jack Startz

Tom Papa

as Ray Arnett

Paul Reiser

as Mr. Felder

Bruce Ramsay

as Carlucci

Nicky Katt

as Mr. Y

Cheyenne Jackson

as Billy Leatherwood

Director:

Steven Soderbergh

Writer:

Richard LaGravenese, Scott Thorson, Alex Thorleifson

Genres:

Drama,Romance

Release Date:

2013 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

118 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

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.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

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

Michael Douglas

as Liberace

Matt Damon

as Scott Thorson

Dan Aykroyd

as Seymour Heller

Scott Bakula

as Bob Black

Rob Lowe

as Dr. Jack Startz

Tom Papa

as Ray Arnett

Paul Reiser

as Mr. Felder

Bruce Ramsay

as Carlucci

Nicky Katt

as Mr. Y

Cheyenne Jackson

as Billy Leatherwood

Mike O'Malley

as Tracy Schnelker

David Koechner

as Adoption Attorney

Boyd Holbrook

as Cary James

Debbie Reynolds

as Frances

Eddie Jemison

as Assistant Director

Randy Lowell

as Director

Tom Roach

as Stunt Actor

Shamus Cooley

as Camera Assistant

John Smutny

as Sound Mixer

Jane Morris

as Rose Carracappa

Garrett M. Brown

as Joe Carracappa

Pat Asanti

as George Liberace

Casey Kramer

as Dora Liberace

James Kulick

as Assistant Stage Manager

Paul Witten

as Make-up Artist

Deborah Lacey

as Gladys

Austin Stowell

as Backstage Flirt

Francisco San Martin

as Backstage Flirt

Anthony Crivello

as Stagehand

Kiff VandenHeuvel

as Scott's Half-Brother, Wayne

Nikea Gamby-Turner

as Dorothy

Josh Meyers

as Liberace's Attorney

Harvey J. Alperin

as Joel Strote

Jerry Clarke

as Dr. Ronald Daniels

Lisa Frantz

as Anchorwoman

Shaun T. Benjamin

as Health Department Spokesman

John Philip Kavcak

as Priest at Funeral

Kelly Allen

as Young American Dancer (uncredited)

Gregg Atwill

as Funeral Mourner (uncredited)

Greg Baine

as Patron (uncredited)

Brian Blu

as Guy Outside Casino (uncredited)

Paul Borst

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Barbara Brownell

as Angie Liberace (uncredited)

Kass Connors

as Kazarian (uncredited)

Jacquelyn Dowsett

as Showgirl (uncredited)

Timothy Skyler Dunigan

as Concert Fan (uncredited)

Fielding Edlow

as Deposition Reporter (uncredited)

Corey Eid

as French Guy #2 (uncredited)

Krystal Ellsworth

as Impossible Dream Dancer (uncredited)

Kelli Erdmann

as Young American Dancer (uncredited)

Amber Lee Ettinger

as Hair Stylist (uncredited)

Derek Ferguson

as Young American (uncredited)

Joe Filippone

as Adult Bookstore Patron (uncredited)

Brandon Henschel

as Dancer (uncredited)

Kara Hess

as Young American Dancer (uncredited)

Lenny Jacobson

as Stage Manager (uncredited)

Richard Allan Jones

as Mourner (uncredited)

Adam J. Kassel

as Valet (uncredited)

Dominique Kelley

as Impossible Dream Dancer (uncredited)

David Dustin Kenyon

as Cameraman (uncredited)

Kirk Krogstad

as Theatre Stage Hand (uncredited)

Kristin Lindquist

as Billy (uncredited)

Rachael Markarian

as Showgirl (uncredited)

Hugo Pierre Martin

as Patron (uncredited)

Paul Montez McDade

as Sex Club Worker (uncredited)

KC Monnie

as Young American Dancer (uncredited)

Max Napolitano

as Bar Patron (uncredited)

Gregory Niebel

as Tailor (uncredited)

Cassidy Noblett

as Show Boy (uncredited)

Ryan Novak

as Dancer (uncredited)

Meredith Ostrowsky

as Young American (uncredited)

Lance Patrick

as Sex Couple #1 (uncredited)

Brittany Perry-Russell

as Liberace Showgirl (uncredited)

Ferly Prado

as Dancer (uncredited)

Mike Jerome Putnam

as On-Air News Reporter (uncredited)

Thure Riefenstein

as Maitre d' (uncredited)

Stephanie Maura Sanchez

as Second Anchorwoman (uncredited)

Jimmy Scanlon

as News Reporter (uncredited)

Roby Schinasi

as French Guy #1 (uncredited)

Nellie Sciutto

as Reporter (uncredited)

Franklin J. Sterns

as Bookstore Patron (uncredited)

C.J. Stussi

as Startz Surgeon (uncredited)

Becca Sweitzer

as Showgirl (uncredited)

Trace Taylor

as Stagehand (uncredited)

Anna Wendt

as Stagehand (uncredited)

Ryken Zane

as Print Reporter (uncredited)

Judy Bruno Bennett

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Cal Rein

as Bookstore Guy (uncredited)

Brian Neil Hoff

as Reporter (uncredited)

Nick Lanzisera

as Young American Dancer (uncredited)

Charles Moniz

as Mourner (uncredited)

Ayesha Orange

as Showgirl (uncredited)

Jason Williams

as Young American Dancer (uncredited)

Johnny Carson

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Peggy King

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

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