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Liberace: Behind the Music (1988): Cast

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Liberace: Behind the Music is a 1988 drama directed by David Greene, starring Victor Garber as Liberace, Maureen Stapleton and George Touliatos. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Liberace: Behind the Music (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
David Greene
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
Studio
CBS
After the credits
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The story

What Is Liberace: Behind the Music About?

The premise of Liberace: Behind the Music without spoilers.

A gifted classical pianist driven by poverty, Władziu Valentino Liberace performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at just 17. The documentary presents his life in TV‑style chapters, tracing his early years, rise to fame, personal triumphs and setbacks, and his eventual death.

Liberace: Behind the Music Themes & Keywords

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  • alzheimer's disease
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Cast & crew

Liberace: Behind the Music Cast & Characters

Victor Garber leads the cast as Liberace, with Maureen Stapleton as Frances Liberace and George Touliatos as Salvatore Liberace. Directed by David Greene; 34 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from David Greene

More films directed by David Greene, best-rated first: Godspell, The Girl Next Door, Bella Mafia and Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II.

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Liberace: Behind the Music Also Known As

Also known as “Liberace - Ein Leben für die Musik”.

Also known as
  • Liberace - Ein Leben für die Musik

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Liberace: Behind the Music FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Liberace: Behind the Music, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Liberace: Behind the Music?

Liberace: Behind the Music runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Liberace: Behind the Music released?

Liberace: Behind the Music was released on October 8, 1988.

Who directed Liberace: Behind the Music?

Liberace: Behind the Music was directed by David Greene.

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Who is in the cast of Liberace: Behind the Music?

Liberace: Behind the Music stars Victor Garber as Liberace, Maureen Stapleton as Frances Liberace and George Touliatos as Salvatore Liberace, among 34 credited actors.

Does Liberace: Behind the Music have a post-credit scene?

No. Liberace: Behind the Music has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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