The Naked Civil Servant
Seen it?1975 | 77 min | Drama, Comedy, TV Movie
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Madness of King George or Naked, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 17 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1975: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 34K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jack Gold
- John HurtQuentin Crisp
- Quentin CrispHimself
- John Rhys-DaviesBarndoor
- Colin HigginsThumbnails
- Liz GebhardtArt Student
- Patricia HodgeBallet Teacher
- Stanley LeborMr. Pole
- Katherine SchofieldMrs. Pole
- Antonia PembertonMrs Longhurst
- Stephen JohnstoneYoung Quentin