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The Naked Civil Servant

Never keep up with the Jonses. Drag them down to your level. It's cheaper.

Story of the life of Quentin Crisp, an Englishman who was brave enough to live his life according to his own style even in the hostile days of WW2.

19751h 17mNRDrama, Comedy, TV Movie

About The Naked Civil Servant

Directors
Jack Gold
Cast
John Hurt, Quentin Crisp, John Rhys-Davies, Colin Higgins, Liz Gebhardt, Patricia Hodge
Genres
Drama, Comedy, TV Movie
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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