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Behind the Candelabra

"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.

Top Cast

  • Michael Douglas

    Michael Douglas

    Liberace

  • Matt Damon

    Matt Damon

    Scott Thorson

  • Dan Aykroyd

    Dan Aykroyd

    Seymour Heller

  • Scott Bakula

    Scott Bakula

    Bob Black

  • Rob Lowe

    Rob Lowe

    Dr. Jack Startz

  • Tom Papa

    Tom Papa

    Ray Arnett

  • Paul Reiser

    Paul Reiser

    Mr. Felder

  • Bruce Ramsay

    Bruce Ramsay

    Carlucci

  • Nicky Katt

    Nicky Katt

    Mr. Y

Overview

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

Rating

6.6 / 10
829 Reviews
2 Popular

1 Reviews

  • r96sk
    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.

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