"Leave your expectations at the door"

1998

2h 3m

6.9(551 votes)

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Music

Overview

Almost a decade since larger-than-life glam-rock enigma Brian Slade disappeared from public eye, an investigative journalist is on assignment to uncover the truth behind his former idol.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Ewan McGregor

Curt Wild

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Brian Slade

Toni Collette

Mandy Slade

Christian Bale

Arthur Stuart

Suzy Eddie Izzard

Jerry Devine

Emily Woof

Shannon

Michael Feast

Cecil

Janet McTeer

Female Narrator (voice)

Mairead McKinley

Wilde Housemaid

Luke Morgan Oliver

Oscar Wilde (8)

Creative team

Directed by: Todd Haynes
Written by: Todd Haynes
James Lyons
Produced by: Christine Vachon

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