Bent (1997)
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Cast
as Uncle Freddie
as Max
as Horst

as Rudy
as Greta/George
as Wolf
as Stormtrooper

as Waiter
as Half-Woman, Half-Man

as Gestapo Man

as SS Captain

as SS Guard

as SS Guard

as Muttering Woman

as Fluff in Park

as Guard 1 on Train
as Officer on Train
as Guard 2 on Train

as Girl on Train
as Guard on Road

as Corporal
as Captain

as Dancer

as Dancer

as Dancer

as Dancer

as Dancer

as Dancer

as Flame Throwing Man

as Happy Sad Man

as Leaping Man

as Trapeze Stuntperson

as Rudy's Dresser

as Prostitute
as Prostitute

as Max's Friend
as Max's Friend

as Max's Friend

as Max's Friend

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Critic Reviews for Bent
All Critics (22) | Top Critics (7) | Fresh (15) | Rotten (7) | DVD (2)
The screen version of Sherman's play about homosexuals in Nazi Germany shows that tyro director Mathias doesn't know much about film for his erratic approach and inconsistent style bring out the play's weaknesses, though the acting is good.
Among notable players, Ian McKellen from the original play 19 years ago and Mick Jagger, who plays Berlin's reigning drag queen.
brave, brilliantly effective movie which has the added bonus of a crinkled Mick Jagger singing in drag while swinging from a ceiling.
Tired of gay rights movies and Holocaust flicks? This is both, but it still enthralls.
Stylized yet substantive drama about the plight of homosexuals in the Holocaust.
Remains more a theatrical work than a cinematic one--but its dramatic story, powerful theme and historical importance are undeniable.
Audience Reviews for Bent
Strange story but powerful none the less. Ian McKellen is perfect for the role. Clive Owen gives a surprisingly strong performance, but I'm not sure he's necessarily who I would have envisioned for the role. Cinamatography is not the strongest.
Super Reviewer
Certainly well-intentioned, and definitely with some moving moments, but unfortunately this film (based on the stage play) is extremely stagey and rather tedious. Some really great acting, and a decent attempt to show the gays were among those gravely damaged by the Nazis makes it memorable, however.
Super Reviewer
I am sorry to be so negative about a concentration camp movie featuring gays. I really do not know what could have made the story seem relevant. It seemed to just be a movie that says lets do something about the Holocaust and add gays to it and we are sure to get an Oscar. Just too over done, over acted and overrated.
Super Reviewer
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