The Naked Civil Servant

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

Overview

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.

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General Information

Release Date: 1975-12-17
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 77 min

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