Behind the Candelabra
“Too much of a good thing is wonderful.”
2013•R•1h 58m•6.6•Released
DramaRomance
Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.
Director
Steven Soderbergh
Writer
Richard LaGravenese
Budget
$23M
Revenue
$16M
Languages
English
Studio
Jerry Weintraub Productions
Cast
Michael Douglas
Liberace
Matt Damon
Scott Thorson
Dan Aykroyd
Seymour Heller
Scott Bakula
Bob Black
Rob Lowe
Dr. Jack Startz
Tom Papa
Ray Arnett
Paul Reiser
Mr. Felder
Bruce Ramsay
Carlucci
Nicky Katt
Mr. Y
Cheyenne Jackson
Billy Leatherwood
Mike O'Malley
Tracy Schnelker
David Koechner
Adoption Attorney
Boyd Holbrook
Cary James
Debbie Reynolds
Frances
Eric Zuckerman
Lou
Production
Company
Jerry Weintraub Productions
Company
HBO Films
Producer
Susan Ekins
Producer
Gregory Jacobs
Producer
Michael Polaire
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