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| The Naked Civil Servant [1975] | ![The Naked Civil Servant [1975]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51R1JFWPJ9L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Jack Gold
Actors: John Hurt, Liz Gebhardt, Patricia Hodge, Stanley Lebor, Katherine Schofield
Studio: P.T. Video
Category: Video
List Price: £9.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (5 reviews)
Sales Rank: 16385
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 78 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Discs: 1
EAN: 5099990620621
ASIN: B00004CJLZ
Release Date: May 1, 2000
Theatrical Release Date: July 22, 1977
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Hurt So Good November 18, 2003
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is the adaptation of the book with the same title, by the late eminent Quentin Crisp. I'm afraid the movie is not as thrilling as the book, mainly because it lacks Quentin's elegant and witty writing, and his dry and ironic humour.
But even so it is a good and interesting (made for tv) movie, that tells the story of the extraordinary and courageous life of Quentin Crisp, especially since he decided to not desguise his homosexuality, using it as a weapon instead of a weakness.
And John Hurt offers us some great acting, in what will surely be one of the roles of his career.
This is a not to be missed for all Quentin Crisp fans, and an invalueable document in the history of gay visibility in 20th century England.
DVD version offers improvements May 22, 2003
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I had bought the budget VHS of The Naked Civil Servant several years ago and have enjoyed the film immensely - in spite of the tape's very grainy picture quality and annoying noises in the soundtrack. But the content is what matters absolutely with this film and the ClearVision DVD version has just arrived at home today from the UK. The picture quality is HUGELY improved compared to the VHS and there are no unwanted noises on the very clear soundtrack. The film was made for TV so you wouldn't expect state-of-the-art sight or sound, but this is as good a version as you will ever get. The added UK TV series documentary "Mavis Catches Up With...Quentin Crisp" is a well produced gem in which we join Mavis and Quentin in New York in 1989 chatting about how life has gone for him in the USA and how times have changed in the 15 years since the John Hurt film was made. Another good reason to buy the DVD with confidence.
I WANNA BE ME... January 3, 2003
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is an amazingly good film with a superlative performance by John Hurt in the role of Quentin Crisp, a flamboyant English homosexual in the days when being such was anything but comfortable. Brilliantly played by Hurt, Crisp was a born in 1908 and was aware that he was different from an early age. He grew up in an era where homosexuality was not an option as a life style. Still, he managed to make it in a world that was decidedly unfriendly to those like him. Witty and self assured, he lived his life as he wanted, despite the hardships he faced due to his self-professed homosexuality. He was a trailblazer and poster boy for an alternative life style.John Hurt deservedly won the British Best Actor award for his incisive portrayal of Quentin Cristp. It is no wonder that his performance was critically acclaimed. It is nothing short of brilliant. His is a touching and sympathetic portrayal of an individual who wanted nothing more than to be able to be himself. It is a performance that is not to be missed. The film is an absolute gem.
I WANNA BE ME... December 15, 2002
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is an amazingly good film with a superlative performance by John Hurt in the role of Quentin Crisp, a flamboyant English homosexual in the days when being such was anything but comfortable. Brilliantly played by Hurt, Crisp was a born in 1908 and was aware that he was different from an early age. He grew up in an era where homosexuality was not an option as a life style. Still, he managed to make it in a world that was decidely unfriendly to those like him. Witty and self assured, he lived his life as he wanted, despite the hardships he faced due to his self professed homosexuality. He was a trailblazer and poster boy for an alternative life style.John Hurt deservedly won the British Best Actor award for his incisive portrayal of Quentin Cristp. It is no wonder that his performance was critically acclaimed. It is nothing short of brilliant. His is a touching and sympathetic portrayal of an individual who wanted nothing more than to be able to be himself. It is a performance that is not to be missed. The film is an absolute gem.
Camp as Chistmas September 17, 2002
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
John Hurt isn't the star of this show - the story is. As much as I admire the British film industry and its fabulous wealth of character actors/actresses, this is one script that makes its own stars.Naturally, John Hurt plays a blinder and maybe I couldn't imagine anybody else finishing off the part as he does. But the Q Crisp one-liners and humorous put downs would have been funny even if Prince Edward had grabbed it with his clumsy paws. I won't spoil the finished article by quoting the best bits - watch it and I promise you won't be disappointed, it's a real classic.
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