The Naked Civil Servant (1975): Cast
The Naked Civil Servant is a 1975 comedy drama directed by Jack Gold, starring John Hurt as Quentin Crisp, Quentin Crisp and John Forbes-Robertson. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 17m (77 min)
- Director
- Jack Gold
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Thames Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Naked Civil Servant About?
The premise of The Naked Civil Servant without spoilers.
A biographical drama chronicling Quentin Crisp, an Englishman who defiantly pursued his own flamboyant lifestyle despite the harsh social climate of World II Britain. The film follows his determination to live authentically, confronting prejudice and conformity with wit and resolve, and reveals his relationships and the personal costs of his unapologetic self‑expression.
The Naked Civil Servant Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- gay
- homosexual
- gay protagonist
- gay son
- homosexual history
- gay interest
- gay bashing
- reference to sybil thorndike
- model
- posing pouch
- based on autobiography
- courtroom
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- 1940s
- 1930s
- transvestite
- cross dresser
- effeminacy
The Naked Civil Servant Cast & Characters
John Hurt leads the cast as Quentin Crisp, with Quentin Crisp and John Forbes-Robertson as Civil Servant. Directed by Jack Gold; 56 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jack Gold
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John Hurt as Quentin Crisp - Quentin Crisp as themselves
- John Forbes-Robertson as Civil Servant
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Phil Daniels as 1st Boy
Also Starring in The Naked Civil Servant
· 52 more- Adrian Shergold Gloria
- Susan Wooldridge Model
- Anna Wing Old Lady
- John Rhys-Davies Barndoor
- Roger Lloyd Pack Liz
- Martin Boddey Magistrate
- Frank Forsyth Family Doctor
- Annette Badland Tap Dancing Pupil
- Lloyd Lamble Mr. Crisp
- Shane Briant Norma
- Patricia Hodge Ballet Teacher
- Don Fellows 1st GI
- Frederick Treves Detective-Inspector
- John Cater Psychiatrist
- Graham Armitage Mr Dunsmore
- Bob Sherman 2nd GI
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- Ron Pember Black Cat Proprietor
- Charles Pemberton Court PC
- Stanley Lebor Mr. Pole
- Colin Higgins Thumbnails
- Richard Butler Senior Doctor
- John Flanagan 1st Policeman
- Dennis Chinnery Business Man
- John Malcolm Taxi Driver
- Katherine Schofield Mrs. Pole
- Antonia Pemberton Mrs Longhurst
- James Marcus Clerkenwell Tough
- Anthony Heaton Quentin's Rough
- Dennis Blanch 1st Rough
- David Trevena Clerk
- Ernest C. Jennings Court Attendant
- Dominic Allan Army Sergeant
- Richie Stewart Bus Conductor
- Christopher Coll Art Master
- Julian Fox 1st Dancer
- Peter Sproule 1st Plain Clothes Man
- David Fielder June
- Billy Colvill 2nd Rough
- John Crocker Army Doctor
- Michael Bangerter Club Manager
- Jan Chappell Neurotic Girl
- Anthony Howard Lord Alcohol
- Liz Gebhardt Art Student
- Barry McGinn 2nd Dancer
- Harvey Ashby
- Stephen Johnstone Young Quentin
- Joan Ryan Mrs Crisp
- Derek West Freda
- David Goodland 2nd Policeman
- Jiggy Bhore Receptionist
- Robert Gary 2nd Plain Clothes Man
- Raymond Boal 2nd Boy
More from Jack Gold
More films directed by Jack Gold, best-rated first: The Medusa Touch, Goodnight, Mister Tom, Into the Blue and Heavy Weather.
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The Naked Civil Servant FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Naked Civil Servant, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Naked Civil Servant?
The Naked Civil Servant runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).
When was The Naked Civil Servant released?
The Naked Civil Servant was released on December 17, 1975.
Who directed The Naked Civil Servant?
The Naked Civil Servant was directed by Jack Gold.
More films by Jack Gold Who is in the cast of The Naked Civil Servant?
The Naked Civil Servant stars John Hurt as Quentin Crisp, Quentin Crisp and John Forbes-Robertson as Civil Servant, among 56 credited actors.
Does The Naked Civil Servant have a post-credit scene?
No. The Naked Civil Servant has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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