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The Celluloid Closet (1995)
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A documentary surveying the various Hollywood screen depictions of homosexuals and the attitudes behind them throughout the history of North American film. |
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Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys.
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Susie Bright | ... |
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| Arthur Laurents | ... |
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| Armistead Maupin | ... |
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| Whoopi Goldberg | ... |
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Jan Oxenberg | ... |
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| Harvey Fierstein | ... |
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Quentin Crisp | ... |
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Richard Dyer | ... |
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Jay Presson Allen | ... |
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Mrs. Gustav Ketterer | ... |
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| Gore Vidal | ... |
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Will H. Hays | ... |
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| Farley Granger | ... |
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A comprehensive documentary of the history of gays and lesbians in cinema, from negative to positive reflections of gay characters and the troubles of actors and actresses. Written by R. John Berggren <jberg@nina.pagesz.net>
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Rated R for some graphic footage of sexuality and violence, and for language See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Sony Pictures Classics | Telling Pictures official website | Add/edit official sites »Language:
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Celluloid Closet See more »Box Office
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$1,507,800 (USA)Company Credits
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Music by Jerry Fielding
Words by Ned Washington
Sung by Frank Sinatra on jukebox See more »
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Tom Hanks: There is this constant desire on the part of the studios to make characters likable.See more »
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"The Song from Advise and Consent"Music by Jerry Fielding
Words by Ned Washington
Sung by Frank Sinatra on jukebox See more »
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