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Feature film — 2009

An Englishman in New York (2009)

6.41h 15mDrama

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.

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A high-signal pick with 43 votes.

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Director: Richard Laxton

On screen

Cast & crew

John Hurt as Quentin Crisp

John Hurt

Quentin Crisp

Denis O'Hare as Phillip Steele

Denis O'Hare

Phillip Steele

Jonathan Tucker as Patrick Angus

Jonathan Tucker

Patrick Angus

Cynthia Nixon as Penny Arcade

Cynthia Nixon

Penny Arcade

Swoosie Kurtz as Connie Clausen

Swoosie Kurtz

Connie Clausen

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Jeff Applegate

Journalist

S

Silver Bramham

Orlando

Twinkle Burke as Audience Member #3

Twinkle Burke

Audience Member #3

D

David Douglas

Audience Member #5

Benjamin Eakeley as Young Man

Benjamin Eakeley

Young Man

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Alex C. Ferrill

Audience Member #1

A

Amy Gaipa

Audience Member #2

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