An Englishman in New York
Biographical drama based on the last 20 years of Crisp's life. The literary figure and gay iconoclast emigrated to New York in 1981 and lived there until his death. The film observes Crisp in both his public and private lives, from his seemingly cavalier response to the outbreak of AIDS to his tender relationship with his friend Patrick Angus and his own response to growing old.
Cast
John Hurt
as Quentin Crisp
Denis O'Hare
as Phillip Steele
Jonathan Tucker
as Patrick Angus
Cynthia Nixon
as Penny Arcade
Swoosie Kurtz
as Connie Clausen
Jeff Applegate
as Journalist
Silver Bramham
as Orlando
Twinkle Burke
as Audience Member #3
David Douglas
as Audience Member #5
Benjamin Eakeley
as Young Man
Reviews
CinemaSerf
Quentin Crisp (John Hurt) has tired of Blighty and arrived in New York where he quickly becomes a successful part of the theatre scene with his unique blend of monologue followed by a Q&A from the audience. Befriending "Philip" (Denis O'Hare) and promoted by "Connie" (Swoosie Kurtz) he is the talk o...
