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Quick Info

Rating

6.9/10

Release1998

Runtime2h 3m

StatusReleased

Budget$9,000,000

Revenue$4,300,000

Production

Zenith Entertainment

Killer Films

Single Cell Pictures

Newmarket Capital Group

Goldwyn Films

Miramax

Channel Four Films

Movie

Velvet Goldmine

1998

2h 3m

6.9

Drama

Music

Synopsis

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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