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Behind the Candelabra (2013)
Director:
Steven Soderbergh
Writers:
Richard LaGravenese, Scott Thorson, Alex Thorleifson
Starring:
Matt Damon, Eddie Jemison, Scott Bakula, Eric Zuckerman
Michael Douglas is Liberace and Matt Damon is his boyfriend, in a film directed by Steven Soderbergh.
Described by critics as one of the best films of 2013, even though a TV movie made for HBO, it chronicles the last ten years in the life of the flamboyant pianist and the sugar daddy/boy-toy relationship with his younger lover and companion of six years, Scott Thorson.
Based on the momoirs of Thorson, Behind the Candelabra is a tell-all story from the life of the flamboyant pianist, who throughout his life, vociferously and litigiously denied his homosexuality in public, and features award-worthy performances from both its lead actors. Director Steven Soderbergh, who delivers one of the most stylish movies he has done in years, manages to juggle the dramatic and comedic aspects masterfully, creating a movie that is as deeply entertaining and creative, as it is socially enlightening.
Plot summary from IMDb: Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his teenage lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.
Awards: Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 38 wins & 44 nominations.
Runtime: 118 min
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