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An Englishman in New York

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An Englishman in New York

6.3

1h 15m

2009

Synopsis

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.

Director

Richard Laxton

Trailer

Drama

new york cityaidslgbtgay theme

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Cast & Crew

John Hurt

John Hurt

as Quentin Crisp

Denis O'Hare

Denis O'Hare

as Phillip Steele

Jonathan Tucker

Jonathan Tucker

as Patrick Angus

Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia Nixon

as Penny Arcade

Swoosie Kurtz

Swoosie Kurtz

as Connie Clausen

Jeff Applegate

as Journalist

Silver Bramham

as Orlando

Twinkle Burke

Twinkle Burke

as Audience Member #3

David Douglas

as Audience Member #5

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