The film is based on Scott Thorson's 1988 memoir and chronicles the final decade of Liberace’s life, from their meeting in 1977 to Liberace's death from AIDS-related complications in 1987.
: It received widespread acclaim, particularly for its production design and performances. According to Rotten Tomatoes , critics praised its ability to find the "banal amongst the golden slippers". Behind the Candelabra
: The movie examines the "paradox of Liberace’s life"—a man who lived in the limelight but spent his private life in a carefully managed "closet" protected by immense wealth. Production and Reception The film is based on Scott Thorson's 1988