Michael Douglas-Matt Damon behind the candelabra
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Behind The Candelabra was screened at the 66th Cannes film festival and won rave reviews from critics.
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Behind The Candelabra takes a behind-the-scenes look at their tempestuous relationship – from their first meeting backstage at the Las Vegas Hilton to their bitter and public break-up.
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Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous six-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted in the film Behind the Candelabra.
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Douglas as Liberace, the outrageous entertainer and flamboyant star of stage and television. The name was synonymous with showmanship, extravagance and candelabras and he was a world-renowned performer with a flair that endeared him to his audiences and created a loyal fan base spanning his 40-year career.
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Scott Thorson (played by Matt Damon) was Liberace's chauffeur, who had a five-year long affair with the ace entertainer.
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While Douglas plays the virtuoso pianist Liberace, Matt Damon plays his young lover Scott Thorson.
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