The Celluloid Closet (1996)
123 votes on TMDBReleased March 15, 1996Runtime 1h 42mDirector Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman
Exuberant, eye-opening movie that serves up a dazzling hundred-year history of the role of gay men and lesbians have had on the silver screen. Film contains fabulous footage from 120 films showing the changing face of cinema sexuality, from cruel stereotypes to covert love to the activist triumphs of the 1990s.
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Cast of The Celluloid Closet
Lily Tomlin
Narrator (voice)
Tony Curtis
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Susan Sarandon
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Gore Vidal
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Whoopi Goldberg
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Antonio Fargas
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Shirley MacLaine
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John Schlesinger
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Armistead Maupin
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Arthur Laurents
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Tom Hanks
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Farley Granger
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Where can I watch The Celluloid Closet?
The Celluloid Closet is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
Who stars in The Celluloid Closet?
The Celluloid Closet stars Lily Tomlin, Tony Curtis, Susan Sarandon, Gore Vidal, Whoopi Goldberg.
Who directed The Celluloid Closet?
The Celluloid Closet was directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman.
How long is The Celluloid Closet?
The Celluloid Closet has a runtime of 1h 42m.
What is The Celluloid Closet about?
Exuberant, eye-opening movie that serves up a dazzling hundred-year history of the role of gay men and lesbians have had on the silver screen. Film contains fabulous footage from 120 films showing the changing face of cinema sexuality, from cruel stereotypes to covert love to the activist triumphs of the 1990s.
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