The Queen(1968)
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The Queen Synopsis
In 1967, New York City is host to the Miss All-American Camp Beauty Pageant. This documentary takes a look behind the scenes, transporting the viewer into rehearsals and dressing rooms as the drag queen subculture prepares for this big national beauty contest. Jack/Sabrina is the mistress of ceremonies, and their protégé, Miss Harlow, is in the competition. But, as the pageant approaches, the glamorous contestants veer from camaraderie to tension.
The Queen (1968) is a documentary film directed by Frank Simon, released on June 17, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Jack Doroshow, Bernard Giquel, Mario Montez and Crystal LaBeija. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Simon
- Producers:
- Si Litvinoff, Don Herbert
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Simon
- Production:
- Vineyard Film, MDH, Si Litvinoff Film Production
- Status:
- Released
The Queen (1968) Trailer
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The Queen Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Queen.
The Queen (1968) – Official Re-Release Trailer
Trailer
Crystal LaBeija's epic read from The Queen (1968) – "I have a RIGHT to show my color, darling!"
Clip
The Queen Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Jack Doroshow
Jack Doroshow
as Flawless Sabrina
- Bernard Giquel
Bernard Giquel
as Interviewer
Mario Montez
as Self - Singer
Crystal LaBeija
as Self - Competitor
Rachel Harlow
as Self - Competitor
Andy Warhol
as Self - Jury Member
Edie Sedgwick
as Self - Jury Member
Jim Dine
as Self - Jury Member
Bruce Jay Friedman
as Self - Jury Member
- Larry Rivers
Larry Rivers
as Self - Jury Member
Terry Southern
as Self - Jury Member
Jerry Leiber
as Self - Jury Member
Key crew
Directed by Frank Simon, produced by Si Litvinoff and Don Herbert.
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The Queen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 37 ratings.
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The Queen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Queen online?
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The Queen (1968) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Queen?
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The main cast of The Queen (1968) includes Jack Doroshow, Bernard Giquel, Mario Montez, Crystal LaBeija and Rachel Harlow. The film was directed by Frank Simon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Queen released?
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The Queen was released on June 17, 1968 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is The Queen worth watching?
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The Queen (1968) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Queen?
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Yes. The official The Queen trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.