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Behind the Candelabra

Behind the Candelabra

2013
118 min
Drama Romance

Plot Summary

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

6.6
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6.6
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Technical Details

118 min
Runtime
2013-05-26
Release Date
Movie
Content Type
2013
Year
Genres
Drama Romance

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r96sk

r96sk

8.0/10
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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 w...

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