The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
1994
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Synopsis
Two drag performers and a transgender woman travel across the desert to perform their unique style of cabaret.
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) is a 1h 43min drama feature film by Stephan Elliott. Two drag performers and a transgender woman travel across the desert to perform their unique style of cabaret.
Key facts
Cast
Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, Terence Stamp, Bill Hunter, Sarah Chadwick, June Marie Bennett, Rebel Penfold-Russell, John Casey
Original language
English
First release
August 10, 1994 (United States)
Production companies
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Awards
Academy Award for Best Costume Design, AACTA Award for Best Costume Design, AACTA Award for Best Production Design
Setting
Sydney, Australia, Alice Springs
Filming locations
Sydney, Australia, Alice Springs, Broken Hill
Crew
Screenplay
Stephan Elliott
Producer
Al Clark, Michael Hamlyn
Cinematography
Brian J. Breheny
Editing
Sue Blainey
Music
Guy Gross
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
Titles
| Original title | The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert | English |
| Alternate title | Les Aventures de Priscilla, folle du désert |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | The Adventures Of Priscilla: Queen Of The Desert (Songs From The Motion Picture) (1994) | 1 release, 2019: Music On Vinyl |
| CD | The Adventures Of Priscilla: Queen Of The Desert (Songs From The Motion Picture) (1994) | 17 releases, 1994: Mother Records, Polydor |
| Cassette | The Adventures Of Priscilla: Queen Of The Desert (Songs From The Motion Picture) (1994) | 4 releases, 1994: Mother Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | August 10, 1994 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | August 14, 1994 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | August 23, 1994 |
| Theatrical | Australia | September 8, 1994 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | September 30, 1994 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | October 13, 1994 |
| Theatrical | Germany | November 17, 1994 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | December 22, 1994 |
| Theatrical | France | January 4, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | February 1, 1995 |
| Television | Netherlands | October 18, 2003 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | June 14, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Australia | September 12, 2024 |
| Television | Germany | July 30, 2025 |
| Television | France | July 30, 2025 |
| Theatrical | France | October 24, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) |
Full credits
| Director | Stephan Elliott |
| Cast | Hugo Weaving (Anthony 'Tick' Belrose / Mitzi Del Bra), Guy Pearce (Adam Whitely / Felicia Jollygoodfellow), Terence Stamp (Bernadette Bassenger), Bill Hunter (Bob Spart), Sarah Chadwick (Marion Barber), June Marie Bennett (Shirley), Rebel Penfold-Russell (Logowoman), John Casey (Bartender), Murray Davies (Miner), Frank Cornelius (Piano Player), Bob Boyce (Petrol Station Attendant), Leighton Picken (Young Adam), Maria Kmet (Ma), Joseph Kmet (Pa), Alan Dargin (Aboriginal Man), Julia Cortez (Cynthia Campos), Daniel Kellie (Young Ralph), Hannah Corbett (Ralph's Sister), Trevor Barrie (Ralph's Father), Kenneth Radley (Frank), Mark Holmes (Benjamin), Margaret Pomeranz (Adam's mum) |
| Screenplay | Stephan Elliott |
| Producer | Al Clark, Michael Hamlyn |
| Executive producer | Rebel Penfold-Russell |
| Cinematography | Brian J. Breheny |
| Editing | Sue Blainey |
| Music | Guy Gross |
| Production design | Owen Paterson |
| Sound | Guntis Sics |
| Costumes | Lizzy Gardiner, Tim Chappel |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
