Movie
Behind the Candelabra
2013R1h 58m6.6 / 10
Too much of a good thing is wonderful.
Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.
More about Behind the Candelabra
Cast
Michael DouglasLiberace
Matt DamonScott Thorson
Dan AykroydSeymour Heller
Scott BakulaBob Black
Rob LoweDr. Jack Startz
Tom PapaRay Arnett
Paul ReiserMr. Felder
Bruce RamsayCarlucciCredits
- Directed by
- Steven Soderbergh
- Written by
- Richard LaGravenese
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $23M
- Box office
- $15.6M
Production
Jerry Weintraub ProductionsUnited States
HBO FilmsUnited States
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