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Armistead Maupin Is a Man I Dreamt Up
Armistead Maupin Is a Man I Dreamt Up
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Armistead Maupin Is a Man I Dreamt Up

1993
1h
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1993

Runtime

1h

Storyline

An affectionate portrait of San Francisco, and of the man whose Tales of the City have inspired thousands to go there. Maupin relates a life story more bizarre than his fictional characters(including a meeting with Nixon), while local eccentrics and ex-colleagues dish and praise lavishly.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h
Jun 23, 1993
Languages
English
Director
Kate Meynell
Production
BBC
BBC
BBC Arena
BBC Arena
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

2 Cast Members

Armistead Maupin

Armistead Maupin

Himself

Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

Narration (voice)

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