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The Naked Civil Servant

The Naked Civil Servant

Drama · Comedy · TV Movie · 1975

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.

Movie details

The Naked Civil Servant

“Never keep up with the Jonses. Drag them down to your level. It's cheaper.”

1975 Drama · Comedy · TV Movie 1h 17m

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6.7 / 10

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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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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Jack Gold

Written by

Philip Mackie · Quentin Crisp

John Hurt

John Hurt

Quentin Crisp

Quentin Crisp

Quentin Crisp

Himself

John Rhys-Davies

John Rhys-Davies

Barndoor

Colin Higgins

Colin Higgins

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Liz Gebhardt

Art Student

Patricia Hodge

Patricia Hodge

Ballet Teacher

Stanley Lebor

Stanley Lebor

Mr. Pole

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Put The Naked Civil Servant on trial.

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The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Sincerity is not manipulation.”

The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“The strings are showing.”

Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.