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The Naked Civil Servant
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The Naked Civil Servant

1975-12-17 · 77 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · Comedy · TV Movie

Story of the life of Quentin Crisp, an Englishman who was brave enough to live his life according to his own style even in the hostile days of WW2.

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Directors
Jack Gold
Production companies
Thames Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

John HurtJohn HurtQuentin Crisp
Quentin CrispQuentin CrispHimself
John Rhys-DaviesJohn Rhys-DaviesBarndoor
Colin HigginsColin HigginsThumbnails
Liz GebhardtArt Student
Patricia HodgePatricia HodgeBallet Teacher
Stanley LeborStanley LeborMr. Pole
Katherine SchofieldMrs. Pole
Antonia PembertonMrs Longhurst
Stephen JohnstoneYoung Quentin
Lloyd LambleLloyd LambleMr. Crisp
Shane BriantShane BriantNorma
Roger Lloyd PackRoger Lloyd PackLiz
Phil DanielsPhil Daniels1st Boy
Richard ButlerRichard ButlerSenior Doctor
Joan RyanMrs Crisp
Frank ForsythFrank ForsythFamily Doctor
Ron PemberRon PemberBlack Cat Proprietor
Derek WestFreda
David FielderDavid FielderJune

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