The Celluloid Closet Released 1996-01-30 is a story that falls under the Documentary, History category. Movie Story "What "That's Entertainment" did for movie musicals, "The Celluloid Closet" does for Hollywood homosexuality, as this exuberant, eye-opening movie serves up a dazzling hundred-year history of the role of gay men and lesbians have had on the silver screen. Lily Tomlin narrates as Oscar-winning moviemaker Rob Epstein ("The Times of Harvey Milk" and "Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt") and Jeffrey Friedman assemble 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. Tom Hanks, Susan Sarandon, Whoopi Goldberg, Tony Curtis, Harvey Fierstein and Gore Vidal are just a few of the many actors, writers and commentators who provide funny and insightful anecdotes.".
The Celluloid Closet 1996
- Released: 1996-01-30
- Genre: Documentary, History
- Link: The Celluloid Closet on CWR CRB
The Celluloid Closet Movie Cast
Stars:
Lily Tomlin,
Tony Curtis,
Susan Sarandon,
Gore Vidal,
Whoopi Goldberg,
Antonio Fargas,
Shirley MacLaine,
John Schlesinger,
Armistead Maupin,
Arthur Laurents,
Tom Hanks,
Farley Granger,
Quentin Crisp,
Harry Hamlin,
Sharon Stone,
Susie Bright,
Mart Crowley,
Jay Presson Allen,
Richard Dyer,
Jan Oxenberg,
Paul Rudnick,
Barry Sandler,
Ron Nyswaner,
Daniel Melnick,
Stewart Stern,
Harvey Fierstein,
Paul Newman,
James Dean,
Sal Mineo,
Natalie Wood
The Celluloid Closet Movie Crew
Director:
Vito Russo,
Rob Epstein,
Jeffrey Friedman,
Arnold Glassman,
Caroline Spry,
Wendy Braitman,
Brad Grey,
Carter Burwell,
Sheila Nevins,
Scott Chambliss,
Jeffrey Friedman,
Michael Ehrenzweig,
Michael Lumpkin,
Howard Rosenman,
Rob Epstein,
Bernie Brillstein,
Jeffrey Friedman,
Caryn Mendez,
Nancy Schreiber,
Rob Epstein,
Jeffrey Friedman,
Sharon Wood,
Armistead Maupin,
Lora Hirschberg,
Steve Bloom
The Celluloid Closet Movie Reviews
The Celluloid Closet is a movie that promises to engage and entertain its viewers. As a Documentary, History film available in English, it combines strong performances with a compelling narrative. Whether you’re a fan of these genres or looking for a new cinematic adventure, this film is worth a watch!
