Velvet Goldmine
1998 · Movie · R · 123 min · ★ 6.9
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.
Also known as Rock de velours · Glitter Kids
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Details
- Years
- 1998
- Release date
- 1998-08-28
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 123 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (544 votes)
Themes
- great britain
- poetry
- narration
- bisexuality
- glam rock
- lgbt
- music journalism
- imaginary band
- baby left on doorstep
- fictional band
- down feather
- live music
- +3 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 1999 · nominated
Cast & crew
Ewan McGregor
as Curt Wild
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
as Brian Slade
Toni Collette
as Mandy Slade
Christian Bale
as Arthur Stuart
Eddie Izzard
as Jerry Devine
Emily Woof
as Shannon
Michael Feast
as Cecil
Janet McTeer
as Female Narrator (voice)
- MM
Mairead McKinley
as Wilde Housemaid
- LO
Luke Morgan Oliver
as Oscar Wilde (8)
Directed by Todd Haynes