Review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) by Ahmad J — 30 May 2014

Great acting and portrayal of liberace. in the end just a movie about a rich excentric and his partner.

This review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) was written by Ahmad J on 30 May 2014.

Behind the Candelabra has generally received mixed reviews.

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