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Velvet Goldmine
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Velvet Goldmine

1998-08-28 · 123 min · ★ 6.9

Drama · Music

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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Directors
Todd Haynes
Production companies
Zenith Entertainment, Killer Films, Single Cell Pictures, Newmarket Capital Group, Goldwyn Films, Film4 Productions
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 9,000,000
Revenue
USD 4,300,000

Top Cast

Ewan McGregorEwan McGregorCurt Wild
Jonathan Rhys MeyersJonathan Rhys MeyersBrian Slade
Toni ColletteToni ColletteMandy Slade
Christian BaleChristian BaleArthur Stuart
Suzy Eddie IzzardSuzy Eddie IzzardJerry Devine
Emily WoofEmily WoofShannon
Michael FeastMichael FeastCecil
Janet McTeerJanet McTeerFemale Narrator (voice)
Mairead McKinleyWilde Housemaid
Luke Morgan OliverOscar Wilde (8)
Osheen JonesJack Fairy (7)
Micko WestmorelandJack Fairy
Damian SuchetBBC Reporter
Danny NuttKissing Sailor
Wash WestmorelandWash WestmorelandYoung Man
Don FellowsDon FellowsLou
Ganiat KasumuMary
Ray ShellRay ShellMurray
Alastair G. CummingAlastair G. CummingTommy Stone (as Alastair Cumming)
Zoe BoyceGirl on Subway

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