The Celluloid Closet
Originally released in 1996. The Celluloid Closet is a documentary/history film. directed by Rob Epstein.
Starring Lily Tomlin, Tony Curtis, and Susan Sarandon
Synopsis
Exuberant, eye-opening movie that serves up a dazzling hundred-year history of the role of gay men and lesbians have had on the silver screen. Film contains 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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 15, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (109 votes)
Box Office
$1.4M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 3 more
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,400,591
Production Companies
- ZDF
- ARTE
- Brillstein-Grey Entertainment
- HBO
- Telling Pictures
- Channel 4 Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Celluloid Closet about?
Exuberant, eye-opening movie that serves up a dazzling hundred-year history of the role of gay men and lesbians have had on the silver screen. Film contains fabulous footage from 120 films showing ...
Who directed The Celluloid Closet?
The Celluloid Closet was directed by Rob Epstein.
How long is The Celluloid Closet?
The Celluloid Closet has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Celluloid Closet released?
The Celluloid Closet was released on March 15, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Celluloid Closet?
The main cast of The Celluloid Closet includes Lily Tomlin, Tony Curtis, Susan Sarandon, Gore Vidal, Whoopi Goldberg.
Is The Celluloid Closet worth watching?
The Celluloid Closet has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 109 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.