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Finally, a comedy that will change the way you think, the way you feel, and most importantly... the way you dress. - The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
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Title: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Release Date: 31 May 1994

Runtime: 1h 43m

Genre: Drama, Comedy

Director: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Latent Image Productions Pty. Ltd., Specific Films

Production Companies: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Latent Image Productions Pty. Ltd., Specific Films

Overview: Two drag queens and a transgender woman contract to perform a drag show at a resort in Alice Springs, a town in the remote Australian desert. As they head west from Sydney aboard their lavender bus, Priscilla, the three friends come to the forefront of a comedy of errors, encountering a number of strange characters, as well as incidents of homophobia, whilst widening comfort zones and exploring new horizons.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.3 (810 votes)

Cast

  • Anthony 'Tick' Belrose / Mitzi Del Bra: Hugo Weaving
  • Adam Whitely / Felicia Jollygoodfellow: Guy Pearce
  • Bernadette Bassenger: Terence Stamp
  • Bob Spart: Bill Hunter
  • Marion Barber: Sarah Chadwick
  • Shirley: June Marie Bennett
  • Logowoman: Rebel Penfold-Russell
  • Bartender: John Casey
  • Miner: Murray Davies
  • Piano Player: Frank Cornelius
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