Quentin Crisp (John Hurt) has tired of Blighty and arrived in New York where he quickly becomes a successful part of the theatre scene with his unique blend of monologue followed by a Q&A from the audience. Befriending "Philip" (Denis O'Hare) and promoted by "Connie" (Swoosie Kurtz) he is the talk of the town, until he commits a faux pas when responding to a question about the newly developing AIDS epidemic. His…
An Englishman in New York (2009)
Biographical drama based on the last 20 years of Crisp's life. The literary figure and gay iconoclast emigrated to New York in 1981 and lived there until his death. The film observes Crisp in both his public and private lives, from his seemingly cavalier response to the outbreak of AIDS to his tender relationship with his friend Patrick Angus and his own response to growing old.
Top Cast
John Hurt
Quentin Crisp
Denis O'Hare
Phillip Steele
Jonathan Tucker
Patrick Angus
Cynthia Nixon
Penny Arcade
Swoosie Kurtz
Connie Clausen
Jeff Applegate
Journalist
Silver Bramham
Orlando
Twinkle Burke
Audience Member #3
David Douglas
Audience Member #5
Benjamin Eakeley
Young Man
Alex C. Ferrill
Audience Member #1
Amy Gaipa
Audience Member #2
Robert Gomes
Angry Gay Man
Craig muMs Grant
DJ
Stephen Guarino
Demonstrator
Andrew Halliday
Chat Show Host
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What is An Englishman in New York about?
Biographical drama based on the last 20 years of Crisp's life. The literary figure and gay iconoclast emigrated to New York in 1981 and lived there until his death. The film observes Crisp in both his public and private lives, from his seemingly cavalier response to the outbreak…
When was An Englishman in New York released?
An Englishman in New York was released in 2009.
What genres does An Englishman in New York belong to?
An Englishman in New York is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in An Englishman in New York?
The cast of An Englishman in New York includes John Hurt, Denis O'Hare, Jonathan Tucker, Cynthia Nixon, Swoosie Kurtz.