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Behind the Candelabra (2013)

"Too much of a good thing is wonderful."

6.6/10 1h 58m May 26, 2013
Drama Romance

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

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Movie Details

Original Title Behind the Candelabra
Original Language EN
Budget $23,000,000
Revenue $15,600,000
Status Released
Popularity 1.3

Cast

Michael Douglas
Michael Douglas
Liberace
Popularity: 8.0
Matt Damon
Matt Damon
Scott Thorson
Popularity: 15.4
Dan Aykroyd
Dan Aykroyd
Seymour Heller
Popularity: 1.1
Scott Bakula
Scott Bakula
Bob Black
Popularity: 1.5
Rob Lowe
Rob Lowe
Dr. Jack Startz
Popularity: 2.6
Tom Papa
Tom Papa
Ray Arnett
Popularity: 0.5
Paul Reiser
Paul Reiser
Mr. Felder
Popularity: 1.7
Bruce Ramsay
Bruce Ramsay
Carlucci
Popularity: 0.7
Nicky Katt
Nicky Katt
Mr. Y
Popularity: 0.8
Cheyenne Jackson
Cheyenne Jackson
Billy Leatherwood
Popularity: 0.5
Mike O'Malley
Mike O'Malley
Tracy Schnelker
Popularity: 0.7
David Koechner
David Koechner
Adoption Attorney
Popularity: 6.8

Key Crew

Director Steven Soderbergh
Screenplay Richard LaGravenese
Editor Steven Soderbergh
Producer Susan Ekins, Gregory Jacobs, Michael Polaire
Executive Producer Jerry Weintraub

Production

Jerry Weintraub Productions
US
HBO Films
US

Videos & Trailers

Featurette #2
Featurette #2
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UK Digital Spot
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30" TV spot
30" TV spot
Teaser
Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Trailer

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Keywords

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Reviews from TMDB

r96sk 8/10
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 ... Read more

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Details
Release Date May 26, 2013
Runtime 1h 58m
Budget $23,000,000
Revenue $15,600,000
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 1.3
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