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The Naked Civil Servant(1975)
Status: Released
Date: 1975-12-17
67%
39 Votes
Time: 1h 17m
Never keep up with the Jonses. Drag them down to your level. It's cheaper.
Overview:
Story of the life of Quentin Crisp, an Englishman who was brave enough to live his life according to his own style even in the hostile days of WW2.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
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Movie: The Naked Civil Servant
Top 10 Billed Cast
John Hurt
Quentin Crisp
Quentin Crisp
Himself
John Rhys-Davies
Barndoor
Colin Higgins
Thumbnails
Patricia Hodge
Ballet Teacher
Stanley Lebor
Mr. Pole
Katherine Schofield
Mrs. Pole
Antonia Pemberton
Mrs Longhurst
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Overview
Story of the life of Quentin Crisp, an Englishman who was brave enough to live his life according to his own style even in the hostile days of WW2.
Release Date
1975-12-17
Average
6.7
Rating:
3.4 startsTagline
Never keep up with the Jonses. Drag them down to your level. It's cheaper.
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