The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
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- R
- 1h 44min
- Comedy, Music
- 10 Aug 1994 (USA)
- Movie
Two drag performers and a transgender woman travel across the desert to perform their unique style of cabaret.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Oscar. Another 10 wins & 19 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
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Tick / Mitzi
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| Guy Pearce | ... |
Adam / Felicia
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| Terence Stamp | ... |
Bernadette
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Rebel Penfold-Russell | ... |
Logowoman
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John Casey | ... |
Bartender
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June Marie Bennett | ... |
Shirley
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Murray Davies | ... |
Miner
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Frank Cornelius | ... |
Piano Player
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Bob Boyce | ... |
Petrol Station Attendant
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Leighton Picken | ... |
Young Adam
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Maria Kmet | ... |
Ma
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Joseph Kmet | ... |
Pa
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Alan Dargin | ... |
Aboriginal Man
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| Bill Hunter | ... |
Robert 'Bob' Spart
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Julia Cortez | ... |
Cynthia Campos
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Daniel Kellie | ... |
Young Ralph
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Hannah Corbett | ... |
Ralph's Sister
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Trevor Barrie | ... |
Ralph's Father
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Kenneth Radley | ... |
Frank
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| Sarah Chadwick | ... |
Marion
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Mark Holmes | ... |
Benjamin
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Tim Chappel | ... |
Drag-Queen in Barber's Chair (uncredited)
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Al Clark | ... |
Priest (uncredited)
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| Stephan Elliott | ... |
Doorman (uncredited)
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Lizzy Gardiner | ... |
Naughty Maid at Hotel (uncredited)
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| Zoran Gulaboski | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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| Margaret Pomeranz | ... |
Adam's Mum (uncredited)
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Shan Saba | ... |
Drag-Queen with Lazy eye (uncredited)
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Andrew Saw | ... |
Uncle Barry (uncredited)
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Christian Stead | ... |
Featured Extra (uncredited)
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| Nikki Webster | ... |
Featured Extra (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Stephan Elliott | ||
Written by
| Stephan Elliott | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Al Clark | ... | producer |
| Michael Hamlyn | ... | producer |
| Grant Lee | ... | tyro producer |
| Rebel Penfold-Russell | ... | executive producer |
| Stuart Quin | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Sue Seeary | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Guy Gross | ||
Cinematography by
| Brian J. Breheny | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Sue Blainey | ||
Editorial Department
| Tony Lynch | ... | post-production liaison |
| Karen Psaltis | ... | negative matcher |
| Michael Robertson | ... | telecine operator |
| Ian Russell | ... | laboratory liaison: Atlab Australia |
| Andrew Yuncken | ... | assistant editor (as Andy 'Foofy' Yuncken) |
Production Design by
| Owen Paterson | ||
Art Direction by
| Colin Gibson | ||
Costume Design by
| Tim Chappel | ||
| Lizzy Gardiner | ||
Makeup Department
| Angela Conte | ... | hair / makeup |
| Cassie Hanlon | ... | hair / key makeup artist |
| Strykermeyer | ... | hair / makeup |
Production Management
| Tekin Cetinkaya | ... | assistant unit manager |
| Rick Kornaat | ... | unit manager |
| Sue Seeary | ... | post-production supervisor / production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Stuart Freeman | ... | first assistant director |
| Colin Gibson | ... | additional direction |
| Maria Phillips | ... | second assistant director |
| Jamie Platt | ... | third assistant director |
| Emma Schofield | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Graham Beatty | ... | art department electrician |
| Lyall Beckmann | ... | welder |
| Kerrie Brown | ... | props buyer |
| Simon Clayton | ... | scenic artist |
| Jonathan Desprez | ... | carpenter |
| Roz Hinde | ... | soft furnishings |
| John Murch | ... | prop maker |
| Philipa Playford | ... | prop maker (as Philippa Playford) |
| Dougal Thompson | ... | carpenter |
| Yann Vignes | ... | art department runner |
Sound Department
| Steve Burgess | ... | foley editor |
| Tim Colvin | ... | assistant sound effects editor (as Tim 'Lobes' Colvin) |
| Steve Erskine | ... | sound coordinator / sound effects editor (as Stephen 'The Gherkin' Erskine) |
| Simon Hewitt | ... | adr recordist (as Simon 'Dionne' Hewitt) |
| Phil Judd | ... | sound mixer / sound supervisor |
| Gerry Long | ... | foley editor |
| Fiona McBain | ... | boom swinger |
| Angus Robertson | ... | dialogue editor (as Angus 'Goose' Robertson) |
| Grant Shepherd | ... | additional recording |
| Guntis Sics | ... | additional sound designer / sound recordist |
| Danielle Wiessner | ... | additional adr editor |
Visual Effects by
| Roger Cowland | ... | visual effects |
Stunts
| Robert Simper | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Paul Booth | ... | gaffer |
| Richard Bradshaw | ... | first assistant camera: second unit / second unit assistant |
| Michael Gaffney | ... | grip assistant |
| Peter Holland | ... | third electric |
| Matt Inglis | ... | best boy (as Best Naughty Boy) |
| Elise Lockwood | ... | stills photographer |
| Ian McAlpine | ... | grip |
| Pat Nash | ... | key grip |
| Bill Ross | ... | camera liaison |
| Adrien Seffrin | ... | focus puller |
| Martin Turner | ... | second unit camera |
| Anna Wareham | ... | clapper/loader (as Anna Townsend) |
Casting Department
| Faith Martin | ... | additional casting |
| Bobbie Pick-up | ... | casting: Broken Hill (as Bobbie Pickup) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Brett Cooper | ... | wardrobe coordinator |
| Adam Dalli | ... | costume designers' assistant |
| Glenn Lewis | ... | gowns: Mr Breheny (as Miss 3D) |
| Tim Parry | ... | wardrobe: modelling |
| Emily Seresin | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Rick Kornaat | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Robyne Dunn | ... | soprano soloist (as Robyn Dunn) |
| Coralie Hartl | ... | orchestra contractor |
| Phillip Hartl | ... | concert master |
| Simon Leadley | ... | music engineer |
| Sydney Philharmonia Choir | ... | music performers |
| Sydney Symphony Orchestra | ... | orchestra |
| Antony Walker | ... | choir director |
| Diana Williams | ... | music clearances: songs |
| Tim Ryan | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
| Derek Williams | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Peter Cogar | ... | driver / set mechanic |
| Mark McKinley | ... | driver / set mechanic |
| Tim Parry | ... | vehicle coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Antonia Barnard | ... | completion guarantor: Film Finances Inc. |
| Libby Blainey | ... | title design |
| Dave Burge | ... | liaison: Coober Pedy |
| Lorraine Calway | ... | insurance broker: Jardine Tolley |
| Martin Cooper | ... | legal representation: Martin Cooper + Co |
| Kate Dennis | ... | continuity: woman |
| Mark Devereux | ... | legal representation: Simon Olswang + Co |
| Tim Duggan | ... | unit assistant |
| Russell Fewtrell | ... | unit assistant |
| Colin Gibson | ... | catering: Sunday |
| Peter D. Graves | ... | executive marketing consultant |
| Deb Gwilliam | ... | catering assistant |
| Julia Gwilliam | ... | unit nurse |
| Michael Kuhn | ... | big cheese |
| Catherine Lavelle | ... | unit publicist |
| Grant Lee | ... | second unit coordinator (as Grant D. Lee) |
| Robyn Lee | ... | trainer: tranny |
| Terry Lee | ... | aerial pilot |
| Paul Malane | ... | unit assistant |
| Frank Mangano | ... | unit assistant |
| John May | ... | production accountant |
| Mark Nancarrow | ... | catering assistant |
| Jo O'Keefe | ... | liaison: London office |
| Jenny Lee Robinson | ... | tutor (as Jenny-Lee Robinson) |
| Esther Rodewald | ... | production coordinator |
| Stephen Rutter | ... | travel manager |
| Trudy Salven | ... | travel coordinator: Travel International |
| Robert Simper | ... | safety supervisor |
| Kim Steblina | ... | liaison: base office |
| Strykermeyer | ... | executive consultant: drag |
| Mark White | ... | choreographer |
| Clare Wise | ... | assistant to the producers |
Thanks
| Martin Armiger | ... | quite special thanks: hold the sweetener |
| Maureen Barron | ... | quite special thanks: hold the sweetener |
| Graham Bradstreet | ... | special thanks: no cream - cherries optional |
| Caroline Burton | ... | quite special thanks: hold the sweetener |
| David Cipriano | ... | quite special thanks: hold the sweetener |
| Sue Cohen | ... | quite special thanks: hold the sweetener |
| Kim Dalton | ... | quite special thanks: hold the sweetener |
| Ann Darrouzet | ... | quite special thanks: hold the sweetener |
| Andrena Finlay | ... | extra special thanks: with cream on top |
| Kim Green | ... | special thanks: no cream - cherries optional |
| Billy Hinshelwood | ... | quite special thanks: hold the sweetener |
| Merlyne Jamieson | ... | quite special thanks: hold the sweetener |
| Sheridan Jobbins | ... | thanks |
| Tom Knapp | ... | quite special thanks: hold the sweetener |
| Keith Lupton | ... | quite special thanks: hold the sweetener |
| Xavier Marchand | ... | quite special thanks: hold the sweetener |
| Graeme Mason | ... | quite special thanks: hold the sweetener |
| Jane Moore | ... | quite special thanks: hold the sweetener |
| Tracey Mulligan | ... | quite special thanks: hold the sweetener |
| Owen Paterson | ... | acknowledgment: Gloria's Puncture Kit provided by |
| Aline Perry | ... | quite special thanks: hold the sweetener |
| Sarah Radclyffe | ... | quite special thanks: hold the sweetener |
| Brian Ross | ... | quite special thanks: hold the sweetener |
| Peter Skillman | ... | extra special thanks: with cream on top |
| Kathryn Smith | ... | quite special thanks: hold the sweetener |
| Stewart Till | ... | quite special thanks: hold the sweetener |
Production Companies
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment (presents)
- Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC) (in association with)
- Latent Image Productions Pty. Ltd. (producer)
- Specific Films (producer)
- New South Wales Film & Television Office (produced with the assistance and financial participation of)
Distributors
- Roadshow Films (1994) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Gramercy Pictures (I) (1994) (United States) (theatrical)
- Pan Européenne Distribution (1995) (France) (theatrical)
- ASC Distribution (2017) (France) (theatrical) (re-release) (restored version)
- Splendor Films (2017) (France) (theatrical) (re-release) (restored version)
- Splendor Films (2019) (France) (theatrical) (re-release) (restored version)
- Ascot Elite Entertainment Group (1994) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Chapel Distribution (1997) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Cineplex Odeon Films (1994) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Herald Film Company (1995) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Iconic Events Releasing (2022) (United States) (theatrical)
- Independent Productions (1994) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Meteor Film Productions (1994) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Metronome Films (1994) (Denmark) (theatrical)
- Mundial Films (1994) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors (1994) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Sogepaq Distribución (1994) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Ster-Kinekor Pictures (South Africa) (theatrical)
- Svenska Filminstitutet (SFI) (1994) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1994) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1994) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2013) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- BNN TV (2016) (Netherlands) (tv) (NPO3)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2001) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- FS Film (2005) (Finland) (DVD)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1996) (Greece) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (1997) (Finland) (tv)
- Meteor Home Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Nine Network Australia (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- Pluto TV (2024) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- PolyGram Video (1995) (United States) (VHS)
- PolyGram Video (1995) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- PolyGram Video (1997) (United States) (DVD)
- Rai Movie (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Roadshow Home Video (Australia) (VHS)
- SubTV (2005) (Finland) (tv)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (2006) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Top Tape (Brazil) (VHS)
- Transeuropa Video Entertainment (TVE) (1995) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (2020) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD) (reprint for MGM)
- Warner Home Video (1995) (Sweden) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1995) (Finland) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1995) (Germany) (VHS)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2018) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Apocalypse (post production facilities)
- Audio Services (audio equipment supplier)
- Australian Kite Flyers Society (thanks also to)
- Broken Hill Regional Tourist Association (thanks also to)
- Cannes Film Festival (festival)
- City Media (thanks also to)
- Conservation Commission of the Northern Territory (thanks also to)
- Continental Mounts Australia (continental mount)
- Council of the City of Broken Hill (thanks also to)
- Descriptive Video Works (descriptive video)
- District Council of Coober Pedy (thanks also to)
- Faith Martin & Associates (additional casting)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Gregory's (reproduced with permission of) (map © Universal Press DP194)
- Inchcape Liquor Marketing (thanks also to)
- Island Records (soundtrack released by)
- Jardine Tolley (insurance broker)
- KO Creative (package design and layout)
- Kings Canyon Resort (thanks also to)
- Kodak Australasia (film stock)
- Lasseters Hotel Casino (thanks also to)
- M.M. Communications (thanks also to)
- Manifesto Film Sales (quite special thanks: hold the sweetener)
- Marikes Catering Co. (catering)
- Mario's Palace Hotel (thanks also to)
- Martin Cooper & Co. (legal representation)
- Mercury Records (soundtrack)
- Mr. Youngs (projection)
- Mushroom Music Publishing (original music publisher)
- Philips Consumer Electronics (thanks also to)
- PhilmSound (digital facilities)
- Professional Helicopter Services (helicopter)
- Quixote Casting (casting: Broken Hill)
- Samuelson's Camera Equipment (camera equipment)
- Screen Producers Australia (SPA) (acknowledgment)
- Showfilm (travel agent)
- Showtravel (travel coordination)
- Simon Olswang and Company (legal representation)
- Singer Australia (thanks also to)
- Soundfirm (foley recorded at)
- Soundfirm (mixed at)
- South Australian Brewing Company Ltd. (thanks also to)
- TST International (travel coordination)
- Tracee Cosmetics (thanks also to)
- Trackdown Digital (Music production)
- Trackdown Digital (music editing services)
- Trackdown Studios (music recorded at)
- Transfilm Location Services (make-up/wardrobe truck)
- Traveltoo (freight coordination)
- Unit One (greenroom)
- Wo-Man Beauty Products (thanks also to)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Two drag-queens (Anthony/Mitzi and Adam/Felicia) and a transgender woman contract to perform a drag show at a resort in Alice Springs, a resort town in the remote Australian desert. They head west from Sydney aboard their lavender bus, Priscilla. En route, it is discovered that the woman they've contracted with is Anthony's wife. Their bus breaks down, and is repaired by Bob, who travels on with them.
Written by Randy Goldberg |
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| Taglines | It's the Australian film that blitzed overseas box offices. It caused a near riot at the Cannes Film Festival. It won an Academy Award®. It's fun, daring, over-the-top and unforgettable. It's a road movie with attitude and the occasional frock. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Due to a heavy filming schedule, lots of filming was done while the entire crew was on the road. But because the bus was such a small set, there was no room for the crew. As such in many scenes, they are actually in shot, hiding under clothes and other props. See more » |
| Goofs | When they are in the bar in Broken Hill, Old Shirl comes over and slaps her right hand down on Bernadette's. Then, in the next camera shot, it's her left hand. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Picnic at Wolf Creek (2006). See more » |
| Soundtracks | I've Never Been To Me See more » |
| Crazy Credits | A scene after the credits finish shows an Asian garden where a blow up doll (released earlier in the movie in Australia) lands on a man, who looks quite puzzled. See more » |
| Quotes |
Bernadette:
[to Shirley]
Now listen here, you mullet. Why don't you just light your tampon, and blow your box apart? Because it's the only bang you're ever gonna get, sweetheart! See more » |