Check out the cast and crew of behind the candelabra on hbo. Scott thorson, a young bisexual man raised in foster homes, is introduced to flamboyant entertainment giant liberace and quickly finds himself in a romantic relationship with the legendary pianist. Behind the candelabra stars michael douglas as liberace and matt damon as his companion and romantic interest scott thorson. Steven soderberghs hbo movie behind the candelabra chronicles the turbulent fiveyear romance between famed concert pianist liberace played by michael douglas and his young lover scott. Behind the candelabra gives us a story about liberaces personal life, from the pov of his one time lover, blond adonis scott thorson. In a moment, well get back to our interview with steven soderbergh about his new hbo movie behind the candelabra, based on the life of. And unlike those networks, which dominated the category in the 70s, 80s and 90s, hbo has been a modern powerhouse in best limited series, nabbing eight of its nine statuettes since 2000 this does not include its wins for its tv films game change in 2012 and behind the candelabra in 20 when the limited series and tv movie. Permut has got the rights to hbos award winning mini series, behind the candelabra, which starred michael douglas as liberace and matt damon as his lover, scott thorson. Dim the lights and cue the classical music i am eager to watch hbo films. Steven soderberghs hbo movie, behind the candelabra, is a dramatized account of the latter days and misdirected affections of one wladziu valentino liberace, and its a. Behind the candelabra watch the hbo original movie hbo.
Soderberghs behind the candelabra is on hbo and not in. Now that behind the candelabra, the hbo movie about the secret relationship between pianistentertainer liberace and former animal trainer scott thorson, has won three emmys including statues for best movie or miniseries, lead actor michael douglas, and director steven soderbergh, its hard to imagine that this was once a film that no one wanted to make. In hbos behind the candelabra, liberace is a real drag. Michael douglas and steven soderbergh in behind the candelabra 20 michael douglas at an event. Soderberghs liberace, behind the candelabra wjct news. For anyone under the age of 45, liberace was a big deal piano player in the 70s. Michael douglas and matt damon star in this hbo films production that recounts showbiz icon liberaces tempestuous fiveyear relationship with a young livein lover. Start your free trial to watch behind the candelabra and other popular tv shows and movies including new releases, classics, hulu originals, and more.
Rob lowe on his crazy transformation for liberace biopic. Steven soderberghs behind the candelabra which premieres sunday, may 26 at 9 p. It took a lot of makeup and some movie magic to bring liberace back to life for hbos behind the candelabra michael douglas plays the legendary las. Behind the candelabra is a 20 american biographical drama film directed by steven soderbergh. It lifts the lid on a relationship that liberace kept secret from his fans while he was alive. The director who is taking a sabbatical from feature films talks to thr about the hbo film, and how some might be shocked to see jason bourne on top of gordon gekko. Matt damon wears two bedazzled speedos in behind the. Folks, tv movies dont get that honor but, this movie has and so i am expecting a lot. Matt damon is the real star of hbos liberace biopic. On the surface, behind the candelabra is the perfect hbo movie. Thorson pled guilty last month after getting busted for using stolen credit cards.
Hbowatch has been fortunate enough to obtain an advanced copy of hbo films. Behind the candelabra drama showbiz icon liberaces tempestuous fiveyear relationship with a young livein lover is recounted in all of its extravagant and flamboyant glory in this hbo films production. Behind the candelabra you know, that liberace hbo movie. Dan aykroyd, scott bakula, rob lowe and debbie reynolds costar.
Behind the candelabra 20 movie trailer hd newmovietrailersonline. Liberace biopic behind candelabra scores big for hbo variety. Steven soderberghs hbo movie behind the candelabra chronicles the turbulent fiveyear romance between famed concert pianist liberace. Steven soderberghs hbo film behind the candelabra is full of wtf moments, but rob lowes physical transformation as liberaces plastic surgeon dr. Behind the candelabra, starring michael douglas, on hbo. Behind the candelabra, starring michael douglas, on hbo the.
The plot spans some ten years, from 1977 to liberaces death in 1987. Will they be revealed in the hbo movie starring michael douglas and matt damon. Though the film was turned down by every hollywood. Michael douglas and matt damon are confirmed to star. Swaddled in wealth and excess, scott and liberace have a long affair, one that scott eventually begins to find suffocating. I had forgotten how brilliant a tv movie could be since it seems to all be lazy lifetime movies now, so thank you hbo for giving us something for the ages. Watch behind the candelabra, the original hbo film online at hbo. It has a gleaming creative pedigree, led by superstar director steven soderbergh. Behind the candelabra is a brilliant drama from master director steven sodenbergh about gay pianist liberace, but where the film truly finds its greatness is the. Now that behind the candelabra, the hbo movie about the secret relationship between pianistentertainer liberace and former animal trainer scott thorson. It dramatizes the last ten years in the life of pianist liberace and the relationship he had with scott thorson.
Watch behind the candelabra streaming online hulu free. Behind the candelabra 20 based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6year relationship between liberace and his much younger lover, scott thorson, is recounted. Steven sodeberghs liberace biopic, now titled behind the candelabra, is set to air on hbo. But thats set to change when behind the candelabra, starring michael douglas as a sexually voracious liberace and matt damon as his cokeaddled, muchyounger lover, debuts may 26 on hbo. Behind the candelabra michael douglas, left, as liberace, and matt damon as his lover in this film on hbo, sunday night at 9, eastern and pacific times. The street date of its release, in both bluray with digital copy and in dvd format, will be tuesday, september 17, 20. As we all know, liberace was a baldwin artist and the piano used in the recording of the btc soundtrack doesnt sound grandiose to me, like the baldwin it sounds warm and mellow like a steinway. Behind the candelabra is a 20 american biographical drama film directed by steven. Congrats to hbo for having the guts to produce a script which mainstream studios refused to consider. If youre just joining us, were listening to an interview with film director steven soderbergh, whose hbo movie behind the candelabra is based on the life of liberace. Watch behind the candelabra, the original hbo film online at or stream on your own device. In the justreleased biopic, the 42yearold actor plays liberaces one. Steven soderbergh s hbo movie behind the candelabra chronicles the turbulent fiveyear romance between famed concert pianist liberace played by michael douglas and his young lover scott thorson. I am expecting what little i know of liberace to rush back to me and to get up in not just his career but in his personal life as well.
Liberace zu viel des guten ist wundervoll originaltitel. It is based on thorsons memoir, behind the candelabra. Michael douglas wins an emmy for behind the candelabra at the 20 primetime emmy awards. Michael douglas and matt damon star in the liberace biopic, which features. Steven sodeberghs liberace movie, behind the candelabra. Browse the full behind the candelabra cast and crew credits for actors by character names from the hbo original program. Steven soderberghs hbo movie behind the candelabra casts the story of liberaces years with his lover scott thorson as a classic weepie. Behind the candelabras in behind the candelabra the production designer of behind the candelabra explains how the extravagant sets came together. Behind the candelabras in behind the candelabra us news. For his story, told in steven soderbergs new hbo film behind the candelabra. Hbos liberace movie behind the candelabra lacks insight. The orchestrations of the liberace arrangements used in the movie are quite good and i really enjoyed that aspect.
The secret life of liberace, steven soderberghs final film before what he calls his retirement. Liberace zu viel des guten ist wundervoll wikipedia. Helmed by the oscarwinning director, behind the candelabra was watched by 2. Matt damon leaves little to the imagination in hbos behind the candelabra. Hbos behind the candelabra thread ii and damon butt too. The film also marks matt damons sixth collaboration. Now that behind the candelabra, the hbo movie about the secret relationship between pianistentertainer liberace and former animal trainer scott thorson, has won three emmys including statues for best movie or miniseries, lead actor michael douglas, and director steven soderbergh, its hard to imagine that this was once a film that no one.
Hbo has premiered the first trailer for behind the candelabra. Hbo sees the light in liberace biopic behind the candelabra. The promise of michael douglas and matt damon playing lovers not a burning fascination with liberaces life will probably entice most people to watch hbos behind the candelabra. Soderberghs liberace, behind the candelabra in his new hbo film, the acclaimed director examines the fiveyear relationship between the flamboyant entertainer and scott thorson, who was 40. Thorsons life with liberace is the subject of hbos behind the candelabra but not covered in the movie is the fact thorson has been sitting behind bars in reno since february 22. Hbos liberace movie, behind the candelabra, set design. Matt damon, michael douglas and steven soderbergh go behind the candelabra in hbos first full trailer for the liberace biopic.
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