Movie
Velvet Goldmine
1998R2h 3m6.9 / 10
Leave your expectations at the door
Almost a decade since larger-than-life glam-rock enigma Brian Slade disappeared from public eye, an investigative journalist is on assignment to uncover the truth behind his former idol.
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Synopsis
Almost a decade since larger-than-life glam-rock enigma Brian Slade disappeared from public eye, an investigative journalist is on assignment to uncover the truth behind his former idol.
More about Velvet Goldmine
Cast
Ewan McGregorCurt Wild
Jonathan Rhys MeyersBrian Slade
Toni ColletteMandy Slade
Christian BaleArthur Stuart
Suzy Eddie IzzardJerry Devine
Emily WoofShannon
Michael FeastCecil
Janet McTeerFemale Narrator (voice)Credits
- Directed by
- Todd Haynes
- Written by
- Todd Haynes, Todd Haynes, James Lyons
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $9M
- Box office
- $4.3M
Production
- Zenith EntertainmentUnited Kingdom
Killer FilmsUnited States- Single Cell PicturesUnited States
Newmarket Capital GroupUnited States- Goldwyn FilmsUnited Kingdom
Film4 ProductionsUnited Kingdom
Themes
1980s19th centurybaby left on doorstepbisexualitydown featherfictional bandgay themeglam rock
