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Velvet Goldmine

  • 1998
  • R
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
39K
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Jonathan Rhys Meyers in Velvet Goldmine (1998)
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In 1984, British journalist Arthur Stuart investigates the career of 1970s glam superstar Brian Slade, who was heavily influenced in his early years by hard-living and rebellious American si... Read allIn 1984, British journalist Arthur Stuart investigates the career of 1970s glam superstar Brian Slade, who was heavily influenced in his early years by hard-living and rebellious American singer Curt Wild.In 1984, British journalist Arthur Stuart investigates the career of 1970s glam superstar Brian Slade, who was heavily influenced in his early years by hard-living and rebellious American singer Curt Wild.

  • Director
    • Todd Haynes
  • Writers
    • James Lyons
    • Todd Haynes
  • Stars
    • Ewan McGregor
    • Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    • Christian Bale
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    39K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,199
    810
    • Director
      • Todd Haynes
    • Writers
      • James Lyons
      • Todd Haynes
    • Stars
      • Ewan McGregor
      • Jonathan Rhys Meyers
      • Christian Bale
    • 340User reviews
    • 90Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 4 wins & 12 nominations total

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    Ewan McGregor
    Ewan McGregor
    • Curt Wild
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    • Brian Slade
    Christian Bale
    Christian Bale
    • Arthur Stuart
    Toni Collette
    Toni Collette
    • Mandy Slade
    Eddie Izzard
    Eddie Izzard
    • Jerry Devine
    Emily Woof
    Emily Woof
    • Shannon
    Michael Feast
    Michael Feast
    • Cecil
    Janet McTeer
    Janet McTeer
    • Female Narrator
    • (voice)
    Mairead McKinley
    • Wilde Housemaid
    • (as Maraid McKinley)
    Luke Morgan Oliver
    • Oscar Wilde (8)
    Osheen Jones
    • Jack Fairy (7)
    Micko Westmoreland
    • Jack Fairy
    Damian Suchet
    • BBC Reporter
    Danny Nutt
    • Kissing Sailor
    Wash Westmoreland
    Wash Westmoreland
    • Young Man
    Don Fellows
    Don Fellows
    • Lou
    Ganiat Kasumu
    • Mary
    Ray Shell
    Ray Shell
    • Murray
    • Director
      • Todd Haynes
    • Writers
      • James Lyons
      • Todd Haynes
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Ewan McGregor sang their own songs in the movie. (Some of Rhys Meyers's songs were overdubbed by Radiohead lead singer Thom Yorke.)
    • Goofs
      In "New York City 1984" the cars are driving on the left-hand side of the road and there are British traffic signs.
    • Quotes

      Brian Slade: Man is least himself when he talks in his own person... Give him a mask and he'll tell you the truth.

    • Crazy credits
      The solid background color behind the credits changes several times as they play.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Meet Joe Black/I'll Be Home for Christmas/Dancing at Lughnasa/I Still Know What You Did Last Summer/Velvet Goldmine (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Needle in the Camel's Eye
      Written by Brian Eno and Phil Manzanera

      Performed by Brian Eno

      Courtesy of Caroline Records, Inc.

    User reviews340

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    8/10

    That man sitting over there in the white suit... is the biggest thing to come out of this country since sliced Beatles

    I have to admit that I totally missed the whole Glam Rock experience. I spent the seventies immersed in R&B. That said, I have to say that Todd Haynes' film was absolutely fabulous and a real pleasure, both visually and aurally.

    The music was excellent, and the costuming was definitely Oscar worthy.

    I thought Christian Bale really nailed his part, as he always does, and Toni Collette, as Brian's (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) wife was the best I recall seeing her. Of course, Meyers made the film, and gave a look at the phenomenon that was indescribable.

    I certainly always enjoy Eddie Izzard, and he was perfect as the agent who made Brian a star. Ewan McGregor as Curt Wild was amazing.

    This was a real pleasurable experience and an interesting look at rock history.
    • lastliberal
    • Feb 13, 2009
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 11, 1999 (Netherlands)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Glitter Kids
    • Filming locations
      • Lyceum Theatre, Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London, England, UK(Reporting outside at about 6 mins 40 secs in)
    • Production companies
      • Channel Four Films
      • Goldwyn Films
      • Killer Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,053,788
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $301,787
      • Nov 8, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,054,291
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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