The Queen (1968): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Queen is a 1968 documentary directed by Frank Simon, starring George Plimpton, Jerry Leiber and Bruce Jay Friedman. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes and earned $47,818 worldwide. Critics gave it 78 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 8m (68 min)
- Director
- Frank Simon
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Kino Lorber
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Queen About?
The premise of The Queen without spoilers.
In 1967, the Miss All-American Camp Beauty Pageant introduced drag culture to a wider audience. This documentary explores the event, showcasing the elaborate transformations and playful rivalry among the contestants. Notable judges Andy Warhol, Larry Rivers, and Terry Southern observe the competition, while Crystal LaBeija delivers a memorable performance that significantly impacted the House of LaBeija and the broader drag scene.
The Queen Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- transgender interest
- drag queen
- independent film
The Queen Cast
George Plimpton leads the cast, with Jerry Leiber and Bruce Jay Friedman. Directed by Frank Simon; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frank Simon
Also Starring in The Queen
· 6 moreMore from Frank Simon
More films directed by Frank Simon: Weekend of a Champion and Polanski Meets Macbeth.
The Queen Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Queen 78 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 78 Metascore
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TMDB 64% User score
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The Queen Box Office
The Queen grossed $47,818 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$47.8K
- US & Canada
- $47.8K
The Queen Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Crystal LaBeija's epic read from The Queen (1968) – "I have a RIGHT to show my color, darling!"
The Queen Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Mister Queen” and “La reine”.
- Also known as
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- Mister Queen
- La reine
- Η βασίλισσα
- A királynő
- Королева
- La reina
- 女皇
- 더 퀸
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Queens, Dragtime and Queendom.
The Queen FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Queen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Queen?
The Queen runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
When was The Queen released?
The Queen was released on June 17, 1968.
Who directed The Queen?
The Queen was directed by Frank Simon.
More films by Frank Simon Who is in the cast of The Queen?
The Queen stars George Plimpton, Jerry Leiber and Bruce Jay Friedman, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Queen make at the box office?
The Queen grossed $47,818 worldwide.
How is The Queen rated?
The Queen has 78 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does The Queen have a post-credit scene?
No. The Queen has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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