Bent (1997)

Max is gay and as such is sent to Dachau concentration camp under the Nazi regime. He tries to deny he is gay and gets a yellow label (the one for Jews) instead of pink (the one for gays). ... See full summary »

Director:

Sean Mathias

Writers:

Martin Sherman (screenplay), Martin Sherman (play)

Stars:

Mick Jagger, Clive Owen, Brian Webber

4 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mick Jagger	...	Greta
Clive Owen	...	Max
Brian Webber	...	Rudy
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau	...	Wolf (as Nikolaj Waldau)
Jude Law	...	Stormtrooper
Gresby Nash	...	Waiter
Suzanne Bertish	...	Half-Woman - Half-Man
David Meyer	...	Gestapo Man
Stefan Marling	...	SS Captain
Richard Laing	...	SS Guard
Crispian Belfrage	...	SS Guard
Ian McKellen	...	Uncle Freddie
Johanna Kirby	...	Muttering Woman
David Phelan	...	Fluff in Park
Peter Stark	...	Guard 1 on Train

Storyline

Max is gay and as such is sent to Dachau concentration camp under the Nazi regime. He tries to deny he is gay and gets a yellow label (the one for Jews) instead of pink (the one for gays). In camp he falls in love with his fellow prisoner Horst, who wears his pink label with pride.

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Plot Keywords:

gay | prisoner | dachau concentration camp | dachau | love | 

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Taglines:

The stunning film adaptation of Martin Sherman's award-winning play.

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Genres:

Drama | History | Romance | War

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated NC-17 for a strong scene of graphic sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

MGM

Country:

UK Japan

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 November 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Akumim

Filming Locations:

Dalmellington, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$145,222 (USA) (28 November 1997)

Gross:

$372,341 (USA) (26 December 1997)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Channel Four Films, NDF Inc., Ask Kodansha Company Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

David Dukes was nominated for the 1980 Tony Award for Supporting or Featured Actor in a Drama for "Bent" for his role as Horst.

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Quotes

Max: I love you... What's wrong with that?

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Crazy Credits

The film opens with the main credits revealing like a searchlight.

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Connections

Referenced in The Bubble (2006)

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Soundtracks

"STREETS OF BERLIN"
Written by Martin Sherman, Philip Glass
Performed by Mick Jagger, piano by Matt Clifford

User Reviews

Very difficult to watch...

Only half way through this film did I remember having seen a small theatre production of the play in Los Angeles a dozen years ago. I only remembered when the rock-moving scenes began. I don't recall being particularly moved by the play -- it may have been a condensed 1-act version or something. I only remember thinking it was too "talky." But, the film was very powerful and moving and enraged me! I'm also older and more aware of prejudice on every level. Every gay person...or minority of any kind (race, religion, etc.) should see this film just to remind them (us) of just HOW BAD it can get and how "humans" can become such sick animals as the Nazis were in this film. I kept thinking: "Hey, how can they keep blaming Hitler, when he was not there ordering the guards to torture and ENJOY hurting people like that?" Powerful film!