Behind the Candelabra

May 26, 2013

1h 58m

★ 6.6

Too much of a good thing is wonderful.

Overview

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

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Jerry Weintraub Productions

HBO Films

Behind the Candelabra Trailers

Cast

Liberace

Michael Douglas

Scott Thorson

Matt Damon

Seymour Heller

Dan Aykroyd

Bob Black

Scott Bakula

Dr. Jack Startz

Rob Lowe

Ray Arnett

Tom Papa

Mr. Felder

Paul Reiser

Carlucci

Bruce Ramsay

Mr. Y

Nicky Katt

Billy Leatherwood

Cheyenne Jackson

Tracy Schnelker

Mike O'Malley

Adoption Attorney

David Koechner

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8.3

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