The Queen
"A vibrant piece of queer history."
Originally released in 1968. The Queen is a documentary film. directed by Frank Simon. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jack Doroshow, Bernard Giquel, and Mario Montez
Synopsis
In 1967, New York City is host to the Miss All-American Camp Beauty Pageant. This documentary takes a look behind the scenes, transporting the viewer into rehearsals and dressing rooms as the drag queen subculture prepares for this big national beauty contest. Jack/Sabrina is the mistress of ceremonies, and their protégé, Miss Harlow, is in the competition. But, as the pageant approaches, the glamorous contestants veer from camaraderie to tension.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 17, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (30 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jack Doroshow
as Flawless Sabrina
Bernard Giquel
as Interviewer
Mario Montez
as Self - Singer
Crystal LaBeija
as Self - Competitor
Rachel Harlow
as Self - Competitor
Andy Warhol
as Self - Jury Member
Edie Sedgwick
as Self - Jury Member
Jim Dine
as Self - Jury Member
Bruce Jay Friedman
as Self - Jury Member
Larry Rivers
as Self - Jury Member
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Vineyard Film
- MDH
- Si Litvinoff Film Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Queen about?
In 1967, New York City is host to the Miss All-American Camp Beauty Pageant. This documentary takes a look behind the scenes, transporting the viewer into rehearsals and dressing rooms as the drag ...
Who directed The Queen?
The Queen was directed by Frank Simon.
How long is The Queen?
The Queen has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was The Queen released?
The Queen was released on June 17, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Queen?
The main cast of The Queen includes Jack Doroshow, Bernard Giquel, Mario Montez, Crystal LaBeija, Rachel Harlow.