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Resident Alien

5.5(11)19901h 23m1

At age 73, writer and melancholy master of the bon mot, Quentin Crisp (1908-1999), became an Englishman in New York. Nossiter's camera follows Crisp about the streets of Manhattan, where Crisp seems very much at home, wearing eye shadow, appearing on a makeshift stage, making and repeating wry observations, talking to John Hurt (who played Crisp in the autobiographical TV movie, "The Naked Civil Servant"), and dining with friends. Others who know Crisp comment on him, on his life as an openly gay man with an effeminate manner, and on his place in the history of gays' social struggle. The portrait that emerges is of one wit and of suffering.

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    5.5/10

    11 votes

Status
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Language
English
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    • Theatrical14 Sept 1990

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When was Resident Alien released?
Resident Alien was released on 14 September 1990.
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Is there a Hindi trailer for Resident Alien?
No verified Hindi trailer for Resident Alien is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of Resident Alien?
Resident Alien holds a 5.5/10 audience score from 11 votes.
Who directed Resident Alien?
Resident Alien (1990) was directed by Jonathan Nossiter.
How long is Resident Alien?
Resident Alien runs for 1h 23m.

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