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An Englishman in New York

6.4(43)20091h 15m2

Biographical drama based on the last 20 years of Crisp's life. The literary figure and gay iconoclast emigrated to New York in 1981 and lived there until his death. The film observes Crisp in both his public and private lives, from his seemingly cavalier response to the outbreak of AIDS to his tender relationship with his friend Patrick Angus and his own response to growing old.

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Released
Budget
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Language
German
Part of Quentin Crisp Collection · 2 films
  • new york city
  • aids
  • lgbt
  • gay theme

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United Kingdom

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Still from An Englishman in New York

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereTribeca Film Festival27 Apr 2009
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical157 Feb 2009
  • GermanyDE

    • PremiereBerlin International Film Festival7 Feb 2009

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An Englishman in New York was released on 7 February 2009.

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    CinemaSerf

    6/5/2024

    7/10

    Quentin Crisp (John Hurt) has tired of Blighty and arrived in New York where he quickly becomes a successful part of the theatre scene with his unique blend of monologue followed by a Q&A from the audience. Befriending "Philip" (Denis O'Hare) and promoted by "Connie" (Swoosie Kurtz) he is the talk of the town, until he commits a faux pas when responding to a question about the newly developing AIDS epidemic. His refu…

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