Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.9 / 5.0

"Do you intend to spend your whole life admiring yourself?":

"The Naked Civil Servant" is based on the life of Quentin Crisp, and in the opening sequence, the real Quentin Crisp makes the introduction that in a film "even the worst is at least better than life." Crisp led a remarkable life--not always a very happy one--but the film manages to transport us beyond the actual events of Crisp's life, and instead concentrates on the things Crisp said and the things Crisp stood for. This is largely accomplished by John Hurt's outstanding, performance as Crisp. Hurt... more info

where is the DVD version???:

This brilliant piece of work should long since have been released on DVD. And "An evening with Quentin Crisp" (now OP even in VHS) should also be DVDized!

Top of the "A" list:

This film was an excellant mix of outstanding acting, fantastic script and overall an uplifting story. I totally enjoyed the film and could not even start to tell you why without a mile long list. I would strongly suggest that you buy it and you will understand. This is an excellant investment. The truth is even better than fiction and I now have a new found understanding and respect for Q. Crisp. One of the strongest persons, that I know of in the past 100 years. Be inspired!! Be grateful for the times we... more info

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