If you stop for five minutes to actually think about the plot, Velvet Goldmine falls apart, but if you just think about how off-the-charts wonderful all the individual aspects are, you'll be just fine. _Final rating:★★★½ - I strongly recommend you make the time._
Top Cast
Ewan McGregor
Curt Wild
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Brian Slade
Toni Collette
Mandy Slade
Christian Bale
Arthur Stuart
Suzy Eddie Izzard
Jerry Devine
Emily Woof
Shannon
Michael Feast
Cecil
Janet McTeer
Female Narrator (voice)
Mairead McKinley
Wilde Housemaid
Luke Morgan Oliver
Oscar Wilde (8)
Osheen Jones
Jack Fairy (7)
Micko Westmoreland
Jack Fairy
Damian Suchet
BBC Reporter
Danny Nutt
Kissing Sailor
Wash Westmoreland
Young Man
Don Fellows
Lou
Reviews
With the swinging sixties finally on the wane, "Brian Slade" (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) is starting to feel redundant. His career seems doomed - until that is, he is inspired by the potency of a "Curt Wild" (Ewan McGregor) concert and like a caterpillar to a butterfly, is reborn as the sexually ambiguous "Maxwell Demon" a glam rock icon inspiring adulation the world over. Just as he reaches his zenith, however, it all…
FAQ about Velvet Goldmine
What is Velvet Goldmine about?
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.
When was Velvet Goldmine released?
Velvet Goldmine was released in 1998.
What genres does Velvet Goldmine belong to?
Velvet Goldmine is categorised as Drama, Music.
Who stars in Velvet Goldmine?
The cast of Velvet Goldmine includes Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Toni Collette, Christian Bale, Suzy Eddie Izzard.