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An Englishman in New York
An Englishman in New York

An Englishman in New York

February 7, 2009
1h 15m
Drama
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100

Biographical drama based on the last 20 years of Crisp's life. The literary figure and gay iconoclast emigrated to New York in 1981 and lived there until his death. The film observes Crisp in both his public and private lives, from his seemingly cavalier response to the outbreak of AIDS to his tender relationship with his friend Patrick Angus and his own response to growing old.

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Details

Director
Richard Laxton
Cast
John Hurt, Denis O'Hare, Jonathan Tucker, Cynthia Nixon, Swoosie Kurtz, Jeff Applegate, Silver Bramham, Twinkle Burke, David Douglas, Benjamin Eakeley
Release Date
February 7, 2009
Production
Leopard Drama

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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