Dragtime (1997): Cast
Dragtime is a 1997 documentary directed by Patti Kaplan, starring Varla Jean Merman, Candis Cayne and John Epperson. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 10m (70 min)
- Director
- Patti Kaplan
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- HBO Documentary Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dragtime About?
The premise of Dragtime without spoilers.
A vibrant celebration of drag’s glittering spectacle, the documentary follows some of today’s most iconic queens—Varla Jean Merman, Candis Cayne, Lady Bunny and Lypsinka—as they prepare, perform, and share personal stories. Their dazzling costumes and fierce personalities light up every scene, offering a joyful, behind‑the‑curtain look at the art and community of drag.
Dragtime Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- philadelphia pennsylvania
- gay interest
- new orleans louisiana
- gay
- drag queen
- gay parade
- mardi gras
- female impersonator
- new york city
- documentary crew
Dragtime Cast & Characters
Varla Jean Merman leads the cast, with Candis Cayne and John Epperson as Lypsinka. Directed by Patti Kaplan; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Patti Kaplan
- Varla Jean Merman as themselves
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Candis Cayne as themselves - John Epperson as Lypsinka
- Joey Arias as themselves
Also Starring in Dragtime
· 3 more- Charles Busch Themselves
- Billy B. Themselves
- Ty Jennings Themselves
Dragtime Videos
4 videos: 2 clips, 1 featurette and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Clip Charles Pierce segment on Dragtime Documentary - 1999
- Featurette Dragtime (HBO Feature Documentary)
- Behind the Scenes DRAGTIME...Out takes
Seen Dragtime?
Movies Like Dragtime
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Drag Kids, Avant-Drag! and The Queen.
Dragtime FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dragtime, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dragtime?
Dragtime runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).
When was Dragtime released?
Dragtime was released on October 11, 1997.
Who directed Dragtime?
Dragtime was directed by Patti Kaplan.
More films by Patti Kaplan Who is in the cast of Dragtime?
Dragtime stars Varla Jean Merman, Candis Cayne and John Epperson as Lypsinka, among 7 credited actors.
Does Dragtime have a post-credit scene?
No. Dragtime has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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