Resident Alien (1990)
- CategoryDocumentary
- LanguageEnglish
- Runtime1h 23m
- DirectorJonathan Nossiter
- IMDb Rating5.7
- Year1990
- Release dateSep 14, 1990
- StarsQuentin Crisp, Peter Walker, Gilbert Stafford, Gus Rogerson
Resident Alien
At age 73, writer and melancholy master of the bon mot, Quentin Crisp (1908-1999), became an Englishman in New York. Nossiter's camera follows Crisp about the streets of Manhattan, where Crisp seems very much at home, wearing eye shadow, appearing on a makeshift stage, making and repeating wry observations, talking to John Hurt (who played Crisp in the autobiographical TV movie, "The Naked Civil Servant"), and dining with friends. Others who know Crisp comment on him, on his life as an openly gay man with an effeminate manner, and on his place in the history of gays' social struggle. The portrait that emerges is of one wit and of suffering.
Resident Alien Synopsis
Resident Alien (1990) holds a 5.7/10 audience rating on 1337x. This captivating Documentary film delivers a memorable cinematic experience from start to finish. Directed by Jonathan Nossiter, the film showcases masterful storytelling and visual artistry. Featuring standout performances from Quentin Crisp, Peter Walker, Gilbert Stafford, the cast brings depth and authenticity to every scene. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. At age 73, writer and melancholy master of the bon mot, Quentin Crisp (1908-1999), became an Englishman in New York. Nossiter's camera follows Crisp about the streets of Manhattan, where Crisp seems v...
