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Australia released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Documentary, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: More than a few PBS subscribers threaten to yank their support when the British TV film The Naked Civil Servant was first offered to American viewers in the spring of 1975. Fortunately, many others were willing to see beyond the film's controversial subject matter and revel in the excellence of the production and its participants; one of the film's biggest and most influential fans was none other than Milton Berle. Based on Quentin Crisp's autobiography, the film stars John Hurt as Crisp, who publicly declared his homosexuality at a time when this alternate lifestyle was still an offense punishable by imprisonment in Great Britain. The material is handled with taste, discretion, and a generous supply of humor; how anyone could be offended by this is problematic, but remember that there was a different world out there in 1975. The music of The Naked Civil Servant is supplied by Carl Davis, best known for his symphonic silent-movie resoration scores.
SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, Emmy Awards, ...Naked Civil Servant
SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, Emmy Awards, ...Naked Civil Servant
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
When I first saw this film I was amazed and magnetised. Over the years Quentin's life has inspired so many people homosexual and heterosexual, transgendered and non-transgendered (Does anyone remember Sting's song "An Englishman in New York"?).
The film follows pretty closely Quentin's autobiography of the same name. There are a couple of bits that deviate from his book but it doesn't detract from what a wonderful film it is. Quentin himself, apart from disagreeing with a minor scene, was very complementary about the film.
See it. It's a brave, sincerely made film that made Quentin Crisp, in his own words, a stately homo.
The film follows pretty closely Quentin's autobiography of the same name. There are a couple of bits that deviate from his book but it doesn't detract from what a wonderful film it is. Quentin himself, apart from disagreeing with a minor scene, was very complementary about the film.
See it. It's a brave, sincerely made film that made Quentin Crisp, in his own words, a stately homo.
43 of 44 people found the following review helpful
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As a child growing up in the Seventies I remember this when it ws first screened. I was too young at the time to watch it or appreciate it. However, Quentin Crisp has always fascinated me. He truly is a hero of our modern times. We live in considerably 'enlightened,' times as far as homosexuality is concerned and certainly compared to the times when Quentin Crisp was a young homosexual man.
John Hurt gives a superb performance as Quentin Crisp and captures the charismatic Crisp so well on screen. This is a brilliant film about the life of Quentin Crisp and definitely was ground breaking for its time. I felt myself moved by watching this especially through the sad, tragic and intense moments when he came up against such extreme prejudice from those around him and the society he lived in. God, bless Quentin Crisp!
John Hurt gives a superb performance as Quentin Crisp and captures the charismatic Crisp so well on screen. This is a brilliant film about the life of Quentin Crisp and definitely was ground breaking for its time. I felt myself moved by watching this especially through the sad, tragic and intense moments when he came up against such extreme prejudice from those around him and the society he lived in. God, bless Quentin Crisp!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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That was what one critic said when this movie was first screened in Britain.
Another said that Quentin was "some kind of hero".
If you want to now who Quentin was, his philosophy and what his life stood for then this is the one to watch.
Another said that Quentin was "some kind of hero".
If you want to now who Quentin was, his philosophy and what his life stood for then this is the one to watch.
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Just fabulous!
This is a great classic. A must see with a superb cast. John Hurt plays the role of Quentin Crisp wonderfully.
Published 1 month ago by Simon wright
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A CLASSIC not to be missed
This is an amazing movie showing how far we have come when it comes to opening up the mentality of people towards the gays! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. N. Degryse
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Excellent
This was an hilarious dvd and I am so glad you were able to provide it. I probably would not have been able to get it elsewhere. Thanks.
Published on 25 Oct 2010 by Mrs. S. M. Elliott Grout
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Quentin Crisp 'Acerbic Wit'
I purchased the DVD 'The Naked Civil Servant' as I had read the book years' ago and enjoyed it.
John Hurt's portrayal of Quentin Crisp is credible and professional... Read more
John Hurt's portrayal of Quentin Crisp is credible and professional... Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2010 by Millie
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"On a clear day you can see normality!"
Great dvd release of a Thames Television movie made in 1975. John Hurt captures the essence of Quentin Crisp marvelously and a lot of area is covered in the 76 minute running... Read more
Published on 30 July 2010 by SeaWasp
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Enjoyed this DVD !
I'd not seen The Naked Civil Servant since it was first shown on TV in the 1970's. What a delight to see it again, and a bonus to have the interviews with Quentin Crisp himself. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2010 by Susan Wood
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what can i say other than classics speak for themselves? superior material, acting & service from the vendors. thankyou
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by Mr. Paul Fudge
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Oodles of style
This drama based on Quentin Crisp's autobiography was recently shown on BBC4 as a tribute to its producer, the late Verity Lambert (who also gave us Doctor Who). Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2009 by Pismotality
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THE NAKED CIVIL SERVANT
I REMEMBER WATCHING THIS ON TV WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT AND BEING TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY BY JOHN HURT'S AMAZING PORTRAYAL OF THE LATE, GREAT QUENTIN CRISP. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2009 by Kelly Williams
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What's on the other side?
When asked in New York why this film was so successful, Mr Crisp said that at that time in England there were only two television channels. Read more
Published on 6 May 2009 by Vitamino
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