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Behind the Candelabra is a american film of genre Drama directed by Steven Soderbergh released in USA on 26 may 2013 with Michael Douglas
Behind the Candelabra (2013)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 26 may 2013
Length 1h58
Directed by Steven Soderbergh
OriginUSA
Themes Films about music and musicians, Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Rating69%
Behind the Candelabra is a 2013 American drama film directed by Steven Soderbergh. It dramatizes the last ten years in the life of pianist Liberace and the relationship he had with Scott Thorson. It is based on Thorson’s 1988 memoir, Behind the Candelabra: My Life with Liberace. Richard LaGravenese wrote the screenplay. Jerry Weintraub was the executive producer. It premiered at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2013 and competed for the Palme d'Or. It aired on HBO on May 26, 2013 and was given a cinematic release in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2013. The film received general acclaim from television critics including praise for the performances of Michael Douglas and Matt Damon.
Synopsis
In 1977, 18-year-old Scott Thorson (Matt Damon), who works as an animal trainer for films, meets Bob Black (Scott Bakula), a Hollywood producer, in a gay bar in Los Angeles. At Black's urging, he leaves his adopted home in search of better-paying work. Black introduces Thorson to Liberace (Michael Douglas), who takes an immediate liking to the handsome younger man. Liberace invites the two backstage and then to his luxurious home in Las Vegas. Thorson observes that one of Liberace's beloved dogs is suffering from a temporary form of blindness, and with his veterinary assistant background, informs the famous pianist that he knows how to cure the condition. After treating the dog, Thorson becomes Liberace's "assistant" at the performer's request.Actors
Michael Douglas
(Liberace)
Matt Damon
(Scott Thorson)
Dan Aykroyd
(Seymour Heller)
Rob Lowe
(Dr. Jack Startz)
Debbie Reynolds
(Frances)
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