The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
- The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (more)
Australia,
1994, 104 min
(Alternative: 100 min)
Directed by:
Stephan ElliottScreenplay:
Stephan ElliottCinematography:
Brian J. BrehenyComposer:
Guy GrossVOD (2)
Plots(1)
With a contract to perform a drag show way out in the Australian desert, Tick (Weaving), Adam (Pearce) and Ralph (Stamp) each has his own reason for wanting to leave the safety of Sydney. Christening their battered pink tour bus "Priscilla," this wickedly funny and high-drama trio head for the Outback...and into crazy adventures in even crazier outfits. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1995 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1995 - Best Costume Design
- 1995 - Best Make Up/Hair
- 1995 - Terence Stamp (Best Leading Actor)
- 1995 - Stephan Elliott (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1995 - Brian J. Breheny (Best Cinematography)
- 1995 - Guy Gross (Best Music)
- 1995 - Best Production Design
Golden Globes
- 1995 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1995 - Terence Stamp (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
Cannes Film Festival
- 1994 - Stephan Elliott (Un Certain Regard)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 1994 - Stephan Elliott (Golden Shell for Best Film)