The Naked Civil Servant

The Naked Civil Servant

Never keep up with the Jonses. Drag them down to your level. It's cheaper.

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Release Date

12/17/1975

Runtime

77 mins

Overview

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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A witty and tender portrait of a man refusing to hide himself in a deeply hostile world, balancing humor and heartbreak as Quentin Crisp navigates 1930s and 40s London on his own uncompromising terms.

Mood

DefiantBittersweetWistfulPlayful

Themes

IdentityFreedomComing of ageIsolation

Tone

Ironic

Pacing

Steady

Look

NaturalisticDocumentary-like

Structure

Framed flashback

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