Behind the Burly Q (2010)
Movie 1h 37m ★ 4.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something
Dating from 2010, Behind the Burly Q sits in the documentary and history corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Leslie Zemeckis. The cast includes Alan Alda, Bud Abbott and Joan Arline. The running time is 1h 37m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 4.9 out of 10.
57Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight.
Synopsis
Dive into more than a century of decadence with this tantalizing look at the evolution of burlesque. Cabaret star Leslie Zemeckis traces the art form from vaudeville-style variety show through its extinction and contemporary rebirth. Vintage photos, film clips and ads illustrate burlesque's resilient history and how the public's sexual appetite kept it alive amid moral and legal ado.
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Cast & crew
- Leslie ZemeckisDirector
- Alan Aldaas Self
- Bud Abbottas Self (archive footage)
- Joan Arlineas Self - 'The Sexquire Girl'
- Beverly Arlynneas Self
- Al Baker Jr.as Self - Son of Al Baker Sr.
- Nat Bodianas Self - Historian
- Taffy O'Neilas Self
- Blaze Starras Self
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Questions about Behind the Burly Q
- What genre is Behind the Burly Q?
- Behind the Burly Q is categorised as Documentary, History.
- Who stars in Behind the Burly Q?
- Alan Alda, Bud Abbott, Joan Arline, Beverly Arlynne, Al Baker Jr. appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Behind the Burly Q?
- Leslie Zemeckis directed Behind the Burly Q.
- How long is Behind the Burly Q?
- Behind the Burly Q runs for 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- Is Behind the Burly Q worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 4.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Behind the Burly Q?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
