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Behind the Candelabra (2013)

6.6 | May 26, 2013 (US) | Drama, Romance | 01:58
Budget: 23 000 000 | Revenue: 15 600 000

Too much of a good thing is wonderful.

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

Featured Crew

Director, Director of Photography, Editor
Costume Design
Casting
Stunt Double
Producer, First Assistant Director
Screenplay
Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Medical Consultant
Producer, Unit Production Manager
Supervising Art Director

Cast

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Matt Damon
Scott Thorson
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Dan Aykroyd
Seymour Heller
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Scott Bakula
Bob Black
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Rob Lowe
Dr. Jack Startz
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Tom Papa
Ray Arnett
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Paul Reiser
Mr. Felder
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Bruce Ramsay
Carlucci
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Cheyenne Jackson
Billy Leatherwood

Teasers

UK Digital Spot

30" TV spot

Reviews

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r96sk
8 | Aug 11, 2020
Terrific. First and foremost, I have to admit I knew nothing about Liberace - other than his name - before viewing this, therefore I don't know how much of it is accurate, made-up, exaggerated etc. That didn't stop me enjoying it, though. Michael Douglas (Liberace) and Matt Damon (Scott) do do a lot of the heavy lifting, both of them give tremendous performances - especially Douglas. They actually worked very well together, perfect casting. I found Rob Lowe amusing in this, not sure if I was supposed to but I did - not in a negative way in regards to Lowe, just the character of Dr. Jack Startz. Debbie Reynolds (Frances) and Dan Aykroyd (Seymour) also appear, two well-known people playing relatively small roles. The film looks great, it perhaps lasts a little too long when all is said and done but it didn't hamper my enjoyment all that much. 'Behind the Candelabra' is a very good biopic.