Behind the Burly Q
"The Story of Burlesque in America."
Originally released in 2010. Behind the Burly Q is a documentary/history film. directed by Leslie Zemeckis.
Starring Bud Abbott, Alan Alda, and Joan Arline
Synopsis
Dive into more than a century of decadence with this tantalizing look at the evolution of burlesque. Cabaret star Leslie Zemeckis traces the art form from vaudeville-style variety show through its extinction and contemporary rebirth. Vintage photos, film clips and ads illustrate burlesque's resilient history and how the public's sexual appetite kept it alive amid moral and legal ado.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 23, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Budget
$250K
Production budget
Box Office
$23.9K
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bud Abbott
as Self (archive footage)
Alan Alda
as Self
Joan Arline
as Self - 'The Sexquire Girl'
Beverly Arlynne
as Self
Al Baker Jr.
as Self - Son of Al Baker Sr.
Nat Bodian
as Self - Historian
Taffy O'Neil
as Self
Blaze Starr
as Self
Sally Rand
as Self (archive footage)
Lili St. Cyr
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $250,000
- Revenue
- $23,859
Production Companies
- Mistress Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Behind the Burly Q about?
Dive into more than a century of decadence with this tantalizing look at the evolution of burlesque. Cabaret star Leslie Zemeckis traces the art form from vaudeville-style variety show through its ...
Who directed Behind the Burly Q?
Behind the Burly Q was directed by Leslie Zemeckis.
How long is Behind the Burly Q?
Behind the Burly Q has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Behind the Burly Q released?
Behind the Burly Q was released on April 23, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Behind the Burly Q?
The main cast of Behind the Burly Q includes Bud Abbott, Alan Alda, Joan Arline, Beverly Arlynne, Al Baker Jr..