---
title: "The Naked Civil Servant"
year: 1975
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-naked-civil-servant-1975"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 40950
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 77
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Naked Civil Servant (1975) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-naked-civil-servant-1975

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Naked Civil Servant is a film first released in 1975. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Thames Television. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Discover the true story of Quentin Crisp living life on his own terms during World War II."

### Why Watch
- based on a book by quentin crisp
- stars john hurt

### Caveats & Content Note
- short runtime
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with the life of Quentin Crisp during the hostile days of World War II.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jack Gold
- **Networks / Studios**: Thames Television

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Hurt** as *Quentin Crisp*
- **Quentin Crisp** as *Himself*
- **John Rhys-Davies** as *Barndoor*
- **Colin Higgins** as *Thumbnails*
- **Liz Gebhardt** as *Art Student*
- **Patricia Hodge** as *Ballet Teacher*
- **Stanley Lebor** as *Mr. Pole*
- **Katherine Schofield** as *Mrs. Pole*
- **Antonia Pemberton** as *Mrs Longhurst*
- **Stephen Johnstone** as *Young Quentin*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
It tells the story of the life of Quentin Crisp, an Englishman who lived according to his own style during World War II.

### Q: Who wrote the source material?
The film is based on Quentin Crisp's 1968 book of the same name.

### Q: Who adapted the film?
It was adapted for film by Philip Mackie.

### Q: Who stars in the movie?
The movie stars John Hurt, Patricia Hodge, and John Rhys-Davies.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Jack Gold.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Naked Civil Servant — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/40950)
- [The Naked Civil Servant (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Naked_Civil_Servant_(film))
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