

An Englishman in New York
Biographical drama based on the last 20 years of Crisp's life. The literary figure and gay iconoclast emigrated to New York in 1981 and lived there until his death. The film observes Crisp in both his public and private lives, from his seemingly cavalier response to the outbreak of AIDS to his tender relationship with his friend Patrick Angus and his own response to growing old.
Cast

John Hurt
Quentin Crisp

Denis O'Hare
Phillip Steele

Jonathan Tucker
Patrick Angus

Cynthia Nixon
Penny Arcade

Swoosie Kurtz
Connie Clausen
Jeff Applegate
Journalist
Silver Bramham
Orlando

Twinkle Burke
Audience Member #3
David Douglas
Audience Member #5

Benjamin Eakeley
Young Man
Alex C. Ferrill
Audience Member #1
Amy Gaipa
Audience Member #2
Robert Gomes
Angry Gay Man

Craig muMs Grant
DJ

Stephen Guarino
Demonstrator
Videos
Storyline
Biographical drama based on the last 20 years of Crisp's life. The literary figure and gay iconoclast emigrated to New York in 1981 and lived there until his death. The film observes Crisp in both his public and private lives, from his seemingly cavalier response to the outbreak of AIDS to his tender relationship with his friend Patrick Angus and his own response to growing old.
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