The Naked Civil Servant (1975) 1/8

Disclaimer One: I own no rights, I'm just uploading this because it's really hard to find. Disclaimer Two: No one is actually seen entirely naked in this film.

Quentin Crisp (John Hurt) - a self-described flamboyant homosexual - looks for love, deals with British homophobia, observes the bizarre lives of his friends, and notes the similarities between civil service and nude modeling. The film is based on his memoir and covers his life from the 1930s to the 1970s.

This was made for British TV back in 1975; when it comes to modern movie ratings, I'd say it's probably PG-13. Lots of sex talk, no sex on screen, some scenes of men in bed afterwards.

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[drunkandangry]

My god John Hurt...I can't take my eyes away from his spectacular performance of Quentin Crisp

[reggie583]

Thank you so much for uploading this movie! As a kid in the Bronx in the 70's and 80's, my life would have been miserable without the example of courage set by Messrs. Crisp and Hurt.

[vivienmerchant]

The magnificent spectacle of any actor joyfully seizing the opportunity to camp it up to the max is a sight to behold. And it's the straight ones who seem to do it the best! Look at Roger Lloyd Pack for example. By the way, what incredibly brave people the real ones must have been.

[Adler36]

I wonder, if Quentin Crisp was really homosexual (as he always mentioned) or more of a transexual? But maybe the lines can merge... (Sigmund Freud said that anyway everyone can be anything...)

Whatever, he was awesome and John Hurt plays him really magnificant, I think! :)

[Adler36]

Only a legend can play a legend. :) Quentin Crisp and John Hurt are awesome!

[TheLorraine64]

@drunkandangry So true, he is just memorising !

[dirtynuke]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!



[mammashazza]

@drunkandangry i met quentin when i was 18 i am now 51. i remember it well what a fantastic chap

[StLennyBruce]

I am so afraid this movie will inspire me to put on make up and dress up in women's clothing!

[Sapphonouveau]

@soeffingwhat And John Lumic in Dr Who!

[muffinisis]

brilliant series, well acted John Hurt was exceptional

[ZiggyPieHands]

Staying home, not feeling well enough for school - I must spend my time wisely adoring John Hurt. ♥