Resident Alien
Originally released in 1990. Resident Alien is a documentary film. directed by Jonathan Nossiter. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Quentin Crisp, Peter Walker, and Gilbert Stafford
Synopsis
At age 73, writer and melancholy master of the bon mot, Quentin Crisp (1908-1999), became an Englishman in New York. Nossiter's camera follows Crisp about the streets of Manhattan, where Crisp seems very much at home, wearing eye shadow, appearing on a makeshift stage, making and repeating wry observations, talking to John Hurt (who played Crisp in the autobiographical TV movie, "The Naked Civil Servant"), and dining with friends. Others who know Crisp comment on him, on his life as an openly gay man with an effeminate manner, and on his place in the history of gays' social struggle. The portrait that emerges is of one wit and of suffering.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 14, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Crisp City Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Resident Alien about?
At age 73, writer and melancholy master of the bon mot, Quentin Crisp (1908-1999), became an Englishman in New York. Nossiter's camera follows Crisp about the streets of Manhattan, where Crisp seem...
Who directed Resident Alien?
Resident Alien was directed by Jonathan Nossiter.
How long is Resident Alien?
Resident Alien has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Resident Alien released?
Resident Alien was released on September 14, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Resident Alien?
The main cast of Resident Alien includes Quentin Crisp, Peter Walker, Gilbert Stafford, Gus Rogerson, Michaela Murphy.