The Naked Civil Servant

The Naked Civil Servant

1975 · 77 min · EN · 7.0 (34 votes)
Dir. Jack Gold · Starring John Hurt, Quentin Crisp, John Rhys-Davies, Colin Higgins, Liz Gebhardt, Patricia Hodge · Music Carl Davis · Quentin Crisp Collection
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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.

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A witty, poignant, and resilient portrayal of a man who refused to be broken by societal prejudice. It's a charming, campy look at finding your authentic self amidst challenging times, delivered with understated British flair.

wittypoignantresilientcampcharmingsteadyperiod dramabiographicalcharacter studyBritish televisionidentitynonconformityprejudiceself-acceptance
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londonenglandhomophobiaworld war iibiographybased on memoir or autobiographylgbt1940s1930sgay theme
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