The Naked Civil Servant
“Never keep up with the Jonses. Drag them down to your level. It's cheaper.”
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.
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Can I watch The Naked Civil Servant in United States? Yes — you can stream The Naked Civil Servant in United States on Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, and BritBox Amazon Channel.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ITVX Premium, ITVX | — |
| Canada | BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV channel | — |
| Germany | filmfriend | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Naked Civil Servant
The Naked Civil Servant is a 1975 English-language drama, comedy and tv movie film directed by Jack Gold. The cast is led by John Hurt, Quentin Crisp, John Rhys-Davies. It has a runtime of 1h 17m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel.
The Naked Civil Servant was produced by Thames Television and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 17, 1975, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- Jack Gold
- Writers
- Philip Mackie, Quentin Crisp
- Release date
- December 17, 1975
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Thames Television
The Naked Civil Servant cast & crew
The Naked Civil Servant was directed by Jack Gold and written by Philip Mackie and Quentin Crisp.
The cast features John Hurt as Quentin Crisp, Quentin Crisp as Himself, John Rhys-Davies as Barndoor, Colin Higgins as Thumbnails, Liz Gebhardt as Art Student, and Patricia Hodge as Ballet Teacher.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carl Davis, cinematography is by Mike Fash, and it was produced by Verity Lambert and Barry Hanson.
Is The Naked Civil Servant worth watching?
At 1h 17m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, comedy, and tv movie, The Naked Civil Servant is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Naked Civil Servant
John Hurt
Quentin Crisp
Quentin Crisp
Himself
John Rhys-Davies
Barndoor
Colin Higgins
Thumbnails
Liz Gebhardt
Art Student
Patricia Hodge
Ballet Teacher
Stanley Lebor
Mr. Pole
Katherine Schofield
Mrs. Pole
Antonia Pemberton
Mrs Longhurst
Stephen Johnstone
Young Quentin
Lloyd Lamble
Mr. Crisp
Shane Briant
Norma
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The Naked Civil Servant — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Naked Civil Servant in United States?
The Naked Civil Servant is streaming on Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Naked Civil Servant on Britbox Apple TV channel?
Yes — The Naked Civil Servant is currently available on Britbox Apple TV channel in United States.
▸What language is The Naked Civil Servant in?
The Naked Civil Servant is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Naked Civil Servant?
The Naked Civil Servant runs 1 hours 17 minutes (77 minutes).
▸What is The Naked Civil Servant rated?
The Naked Civil Servant is rated 15. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 46 ratings.
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