Released:
2009-02-07

Overview:
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

Runtime:
1h 15min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  John Hurt
  as
  Quentin Crisp
• 
  Denis O'Hare
  as
  Phillip Steele
• 
  Jonathan Tucker
  as
  Patrick Angus
• 
  Cynthia Nixon
  as
  Penny Arcade
• 
  Swoosie Kurtz
  as
  Connie Clausen