The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

"Finally, a comedy that will change the way you think, the way you feel, and most importantly... the way you dress."

1994

1h 43m

7.3(856 votes)

Drama

Comedy

Overview

Two drag performers and a transgender woman travel across the desert to perform their unique style of cabaret.

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Cast & Crew

20 members

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Hugo Weaving

Anthony 'Tick' Belrose / Mitzi Del Bra

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Guy Pearce

Adam Whitely / Felicia Jollygoodfellow

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Terence Stamp

Bernadette Bassenger

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Bill Hunter

Bob Spart

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Sarah Chadwick

Marion Barber

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June Marie Bennett

Shirley

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Rebel Penfold-Russell

Logowoman

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John Casey

Bartender

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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

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Joseph Kmet

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Alan Dargin

Aboriginal Man

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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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