PRINCIPAL CAST

Michael Douglas, Matt Damon, Rob Lowe, Dan Aykroyd, Debbie Reynolds, Scott Bakula, Paul Reiser, Boyd Holbrook, Max Napolitano, Nicky Katt, Eddie Jemison, Bruce Ramsay, Tom Papa, Caroline Jaden Stussi, Barbara Brownell, Deborah Lacey, Cheyenne Jackson

DIRECTOR

Steven Soderbergh

WRITER

Richard LaGravenese

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Jerry Weintraub

SYNOPSIS

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Steven Soderbergh and executive produced by Jerry Weintraub, this HBO Films drama recreates the glittering private world of Liberace (Michael Douglas), the flamboyant, phenomenally successful entertainer whose extravagant costumes, trademark candelabra, and elaborate stage shows made him the most bankable entertainer of his time. The story focuses on Liberace's tempestuous relationship with Scott Thorson (Matt Damon) in Las Vegas from 1977 to 1982 - a time when Liberace was at the peak of his popularity but remained closeted as a homosexual. Featuring a pair of electrifying performances by Douglas and Damon (the first time either has starred in an HBO production), Behind the Candelabra captures the essence of Liberace's appeal while reminding viewers how different attitudes were at the time, as few high-profile entertainers (including Liberace) could admit they were gay, at least in front of the public which made them stars.

GENRE

Drama

RATING

Not Rated

RUN TIME

120 Minutes

STUDIO

HBO Home Entertainment