Velvet Goldmine
1998 · 2h 3m · Drama, Music · United Kingdom, United States of America · Rated R (US)
Leave your expectations at the door
Almost a decade since larger-than-life glam-rock enigma Brian Slade disappeared from public eye, an investigative journalist is on assignment to uncover the truth behind his former idol.
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Todd Haynes6.8Smart score
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1980s19th centurybaby left on doorstepbisexualitydown featherfictional bandgay themeglam rockgreat britainimaginary bandjournalistlgbtlive musicmusic journalismnarrationpoetryrock star
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