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Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis

“He was a celebrated playwright and poet. A pioneer in 1960's experimental film and theater. A Warhol superstar. He lived, and performed... sometimes as a man, sometimes as a woman.”

★ 3.5(6)20041h 35m

Documentary

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Director: Craig Highberger
Release date: 2004-05-05
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Highberger Media Inc.

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About Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis

Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis is a 2004 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Craig Highberger, starring Jackie Curtis, Paul Ambrose and Michael André. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 3.5/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Andy Warhol described Jackie Curtis as “A pioneer without a frontier.” In this biographical documentary, Curtis’s co-workers and friends speak of her work and her influence, along with clips from Curtis’s Warhol films as well as never-before-seen footage from her stage shows.

Cast

Jackie Curtis

Self (archive footage)

Paul Ambrose

Self

Michael André

Self

Penny Arcade

Self

David Bowie

Self (archive footage)

Joe Dallesandro

Self

Candy Darling

Self (archive footage)

Taylor Mead

Self

Sylvia Miles

Self

Paul Morrissey

Self

Lily Tomlin

Self

Holly Woodlawn

Self

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis in Germany?+

Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis on Netflix?+

Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis?+

Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis?+

Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis stars Jackie Curtis, Paul Ambrose, Michael André, Penny Arcade and David Bowie.

When did Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis come out?+

Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis is a 2004 movie directed by Craig Highberger.

What genre is Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis?+

Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis is Documentary film.

Who directed Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis?+

Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis was directed by Craig Highberger.