description Behind the Candelabra Overview
Behind the Candelabra is a television film detailing the final decade of entertainer Liberice’s life. The story focuses on his connection with Scott Thorson, chronicling their complex relationship as depicted in the 1988 book. It was directed by Steven Soderbergh and adapted from the source material.
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info Behind the Candelabra Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2013 |
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Who stars in Behind the Candelabra?
The film features Michael Douglas as the famous pianist Liberace, and Matt Damon as his much younger lover, Scott Thorson. The movie focuses on their secret five-year relationship during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Is Behind the Candelabra based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on the 1988 memoir of the same name written by Scott Thorson. The book and film chronicle his firsthand account of his complex and secretive romance with the entertainer.
Did Behind the Candelabra air in movie theaters?
Despite featuring major Hollywood stars, the film was financed by HBO and aired as a television movie in the United States in 2013. It was, however, released theatrically in Europe and later premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
Did Michael Douglas win an Emmy for Behind the Candelabra?
Yes, Michael Douglas won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for his portrayal of Liberace. The film itself won a total of eight Emmy Awards out of fifteen nominations.
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