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.
Directed by Todd Haynes
great britain
poetry
narration
bisexuality
glam rock
lgbt
music journalism
imaginary band
baby left on doorstep
fictional band
down feather
live music
19th century
1980s
gay theme
Rank
#18 in 1998·#1154 overall
Trailer
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Letterboxd
3.8 / 5
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Cast
Ewan McGregor
Curt Wild
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Brian Slade
Toni Collette
Mandy Slade
Christian Bale
Arthur Stuart
Eddie Izzard
Jerry Devine
Emily Woof
Shannon
Michael Feast
Cecil
Janet McTeer
Female Narrator (voice)
Wash Westmoreland
Young Man
Don Fellows
Lou
Ray Shell
Murray
Ryan Pope
Arthur's Brother
Crew
Todd Haynes
Director
Todd Haynes
Screenplay
Carter Burwell
Original Music Composer
James Lyons
Editor
Maryse Alberti
Director of Photography
Christine Vachon
Producer
Michael Stipe
Executive Producer
Harvey Weinstein
Executive Producer
Bob Weinstein
Executive Producer
Susie Figgis
Casting
Sandy Powell
Costume Design
Craig Wedren
Music
Popular Reviews
699 reviews
Tae
8.0★ · 09/25/25
Citizen Kane for bisexuals. Bowie said no, which gave us Thom Yorke and one of the best fake glam soundtracks ever
Citizen Kane for bisexuals. Bowie said no, which gave us Thom Yorke and one of the best fake glam soundtracks ever
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Taiz
8.3★ · 06/29/24
soundtracks so fucking banger I had to rewatch
soundtracks so fucking banger I had to rewatch
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miranda
6.7★ · 08/22/22
bitches be like “euphoria invented glitter” as if this movie doesn’t exist
bitches be like “euphoria invented glitter” as if this movie doesn’t exist
