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Liberace (1988) (TV Film) |
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NOTES |
Andrew
Robinson, whose face may be familiar to you from Dirty Harry,
is well cast as Liberace. I have to admit I found Liberace's
style when he lived repulsive but Robinson's portrayal
creates sympathy for him. However you feel that half the
story is missing, so many things are enigmatic and not just his
sexuality. I have the feeling that Robinson with the right
director and writer could have made a film of the calibre of say "The
People Versus Larry Flynt" where we may not like the main
character but we do learn something about him. |
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The cause of
Liberace's death is not mentioned in film. |
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Liberace
does say that others will accuse him of having AIDS but won't
admit it. This is left to a screen note at the end of the film. |
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The other
film made in the same year is apparently better but I can't see
Robinson's performance being surpassed. |
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Notes
See site at: www.bobsliberace.com |
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