The Naked Civil Servant
1975, English. Directed by Jack Gold.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Naked Civil Servant
The Naked Civil Servant is streaming on Britbox in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jack GoldDirector
- John HurtQuentin Crisp
- Quentin CrispHimself
- John Rhys-DaviesBarndoor
- Colin HigginsThumbnails
- Liz GebhardtArt Student
- Patricia HodgeBallet Teacher
- Stanley LeborMr. Pole
- Katherine SchofieldMrs. Pole
- Antonia PembertonMrs Longhurst
- Stephen JohnstoneYoung Quentin
- Lloyd LambleMr. Crisp
- Shane BriantNorma
Details
- Released
- 17 December 1975
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Philip Mackie, Quentin Crisp
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What The Naked Civil Servant is based on
The Naked Civil Servant is based on The Naked Civil Servant, a 1968 memoir or autobiography by Quentin Crisp, published by Jonathan Cape.
Memoir or autobiography · 1968
The Naked Civil Servant
By Quentin Crisp
Published by Jonathan Cape
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The Naked Civil Servant: quick answers
What comes after The Naked Civil Servant?
Next in the series: An Englishman in New York (2009).
Is The Naked Civil Servant worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Naked Civil Servant?
The Naked Civil Servant runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Does The Naked Civil Servant have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Naked Civil Servant. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Naked Civil Servant parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Naked Civil Servant yet.
Which OTT platform is The Naked Civil Servant on?
The Naked Civil Servant is streaming on Britbox in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Naked Civil Servant?
If you liked The Naked Civil Servant, try Bright Young Things, Into the Storm, Biloxi Blues.
Who directed The Naked Civil Servant?
The Naked Civil Servant (1975) was directed by Jack Gold and stars John Hurt, Quentin Crisp, John Rhys-Davies.
What is The Naked Civil Servant based on?
The Naked Civil Servant is based on The Naked Civil Servant, a 1968 memoir or autobiography by Quentin Crisp, published by Jonathan Cape.