Velvet Goldmine 1998

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56 Reviews

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Almost a decade since larger-than-life glam-rock enigma Brian Slade disappeared from public eye, an investigative journalist is on assignment to uncover the truth behind his former idol.

Ewan McGregor

as Curt Wild

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

as Brian Slade

Toni Collette

as Mandy Slade

Christian Bale

as Arthur Stuart

Eddie Izzard

as Jerry Devine

Emily Woof

as Shannon

Michael Feast

as Cecil

Janet McTeer

as Female Narrator (voice)

Mairead McKinley

as Wilde Housemaid

Luke Morgan Oliver

as Oscar Wilde (8)

Director:

Todd Haynes

Writer:

James Lyons, Todd Haynes

Genres:

Drama,Music

Release Date:

1998 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

123 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.”

Nell Minow
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.”

Nell Minow
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.”

Nell Minow
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.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

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

Nell Minow
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.

Nell Minow
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

Velvet Goldmine

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Ewan McGregor

as Curt Wild

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

as Brian Slade

Toni Collette

as Mandy Slade

Christian Bale

as Arthur Stuart

Eddie Izzard

as Jerry Devine

Emily Woof

as Shannon

Michael Feast

as Cecil

Janet McTeer

as Female Narrator (voice)

Mairead McKinley

as Wilde Housemaid

Luke Morgan Oliver

as Oscar Wilde (8)

Osheen Jones

as Jack Fairy (7)

Micko Westmoreland

as Jack Fairy

Damian Suchet

as BBC Reporter

Danny Nutt

as Kissing Sailor

Wash Westmoreland

as Young Man

Don Fellows

as Lou

Ganiat Kasumu

as Mary

Ray Shell

as Murray

Alastair Cumming

as Tommy Stone

Zoe Boyce

as Girl on Subway

Jim Whelan

as Mr. Stuart

Sylvia Grant

as Mrs. Stuart

Tim Hans

as Manchester Teacher

Ryan Pope

as Arthur's Brother

Stuart Callaghan

as Boy in Record Shop 1

James Francis

as Boy in Record Shop 2

Callum Hamilton

as Brian Slade (7)

Lindsay Kemp

as Pantomime Dame

Carlos Miranda

as Pianist

Emma Handy

as Mod Girlfriend

Matthew Glamour

as Mimosa

Daniel Adams

as Curt Wild (13)

Bryan Torfeh

as Bartender

Joseph Beattie

as Cooper

Sarah Cawood

as Angel

David Hoyle

as Freddi

Winston Austin

as Micky

Ivan Cartwright

as Cecil's Friend 1

Peter Swords King

as Cecil's Friend 2

Justin Salinger

as Rodney

Roger Alborough

as Middle Age Man

Peter Bradley Jr.

as 30's Style Singer

Jonathan Cullen

as Reporter 1

William Key

as Reporter 2

Vincent Marzello

as US Reporter 1

Corey Skaggs

as US Reporter 2

Nathan Osgood

as US Reporter 3

Nadia Williams

as Teenage Girl

Brian Molko

as Malcolm

Xavior

as Pearl

Steve Hewitt

as Billy

Guy Leverton

as Trevor

Vinney Reck

as Reg

Keith-Lee Castle

as Harley

Eden Ford

as Bass Guitar

Jono McGrath

as Lead Guitar

Perry Clayton

as Drummer

Donna Matthews

as Polly Small

Ritz

as Lead Guitar

Stefan Olsdal

as Bass Guitar

Trevor Sharpe

as Drummer

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