Nelson Sullivan(1989)
Nelson Sullivan Synopsis
Nelson Sullivan, a videographer in Manhattan circa 1983 to 1989, documented a large chunk of the final six years of his life, capturing his days and nights with drag queens and other NYC outcasts of the time. His style takes on a "home movie quality" that captures a lost - and now romanticized - American era in all of its mundane glory.
Nelson Sullivan (1989) is a documentary film directed by Nelson Sullivan, released on July 3, 1989 with a runtime of 2h 36m. It stars Nelson Sullivan, RuPaul, Andy Warhol and Holly Woodlawn.
- Director:
- Nelson Sullivan
- Status:
- Released
Nelson Sullivan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nelson Sullivan
RuPaul
Andy Warhol
Holly Woodlawn
Sylvia Miles
Michael London
Michael Musto
Lady Bunny
John Epperson
James St. James
- Christina
Christina
Key crew
Directed by Nelson Sullivan.
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Nelson Sullivan – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Nelson Sullivan?
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The main cast of Nelson Sullivan (1989) includes Nelson Sullivan, RuPaul, Andy Warhol, Holly Woodlawn and Sylvia Miles. The film was directed by Nelson Sullivan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Nelson Sullivan released?
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Nelson Sullivan was released on July 3, 1989 and runs for 2h 36m.