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Velvet Goldmine (1998)

Leave your expectations at the door

  • Drama
  • Music

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.

Rating
6.9 / 10 (564 votes)
Release date
August 28, 1998
Runtime
2h 03m
Language
English
Director
Todd Haynes
Status
Released
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Top cast

  • Ewan McGregorCurt Wild
  • Jonathan Rhys MeyersBrian Slade
  • Toni ColletteMandy Slade
  • Christian BaleArthur Stuart
  • Suzy Eddie IzzardJerry Devine
  • Emily WoofShannon
  • Michael FeastCecil
  • Janet McTeerFemale Narrator (voice)
  • Mairead McKinleyWilde Housemaid
  • Luke Morgan OliverOscar Wilde (8)
  • Osheen JonesJack Fairy (7)
  • Micko WestmorelandJack Fairy

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