The Celluloid Closet
What "That's Entertainment" did for movie musicals, "The Celluloid Closet" does for Hollywood homosexuality, as this exuberant, eye-opening movie serves up a dazzling hundred-year history of the role of gay men and lesbians have had on the silver screen. Lily Tomlin narrates as Oscar-winning moviemaker Rob Epstein ("The Times of Harvey Milk" and "Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt") and Jeffrey Friedman assemble fabulous footage from 120 films showing the changing face of cinema sexuality, from cruel stereotypes to covert love to the activist triumphs of the 1990s. Tom Hanks, Susan Sarandon, Whoopi Goldberg, Tony Curtis, Harvey Fierstein and Gore Vidal are just a few of the many actors, writers and commentators who provide funny and insightful anecdotes.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Celluloid Closet
- Genres: Documentary, History
- Release Date: 1996-01-30
- Runtime: 102 minutes
- Rating: 7.2/10 (104 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $1,400,591
- Production Companies: ZDF, ARTE, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, HBO, Telling Pictures, Channel 4 Television
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.0559
- Languages: German, English
Cast & Crew
Lily Tomlin
as Narrator (voice)
Tony Curtis
as Self
Susan Sarandon
as Self
Gore Vidal
as Self
Whoopi Goldberg
as Self
Antonio Fargas
as Self
Shirley MacLaine
as Self
John Schlesinger
as Self
Armistead Maupin
as Self
Arthur Laurents
as Self
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Celluloid Closet?▼
The Celluloid Closet is a Documentary, History movie directed by . It was released on 1996-01-30.
Who are the main actors in The Celluloid Closet?▼
The main cast includes Lily Tomlin, Tony Curtis, Susan Sarandon, Gore Vidal, Whoopi Goldberg, .
Where can I watch The Celluloid Closet online?▼
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Is The Celluloid Closet based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Celluloid Closet?▼
The Celluloid Closet has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 based on 104 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Celluloid Closet?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $1,400,591 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Celluloid Closet?▼
The soundtrack was composed by ZDF, ARTE, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, HBO, Telling Pictures, Channel 4 Television. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Celluloid Closet filmed?▼
The Celluloid Closet was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Celluloid Closet?▼
The total runtime of The Celluloid Closet is 102 minutes.
Is The Celluloid Closet suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Celluloid Closet?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Celluloid Closet.
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