The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch

The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch

A drag to riches story.

2005•1h 30m•5.7/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

5.7/10(3)

Tender and upbeat, THE LADY IN QUESTION IS CHARLES BUSCH is the affectionate and entertaining tribute to actor, writer, drag performer, and glamorous leading lady Charles Busch.

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Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Charles Busch

Charles Busch

Leading Lady

Eric Myers

Leading Man

Julie Halston

Julie Halston

Sidekick

Carl Andress

Director Best Friend

Bina Sharif

East Village Friend

Jeffry Melnick

Manager

BD Wong

BD Wong

Self

Michael Musto

Michael Musto

Self

Mark Rucker

Film Director

Arnie Kolodner

Male Lead

Andy Halliday

Childhood Friend

Kenneth Elliott

Director

Theresa Aceves

Ingenue

Paul Rudnick

Paul Rudnick

Self

Rosie O'Donnell

Rosie O'Donnell

Self

Boy George

Boy George

Self

Kathleen Turner

Kathleen Turner

Self

Linda Lavin

Linda Lavin

The Allergist's Wife (archive footage)

Michele Lee

Michele Lee

The Allergist's Wife (archive footage)

Tony Roberts

Tony Roberts

The Allergist's Wife (archive footage)

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