Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a 2001 American musical comedy-drama film based on the stage musical of the same title about a fictional rock band fronted by an East German transgender singer. The film was adapted and directed by John Cameron Mitchell, who also portrayed the title role. The music and lyrics are by Stephen Trask. The musical has gathered a devoted cult following. In 2001, the film won the Best Director and Audience Awards at the Sund... More
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  • Jan 19, 2001

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R (USA)

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  • 1 h 35 min

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  • Hedwig and the Angry Inch,
  • Hedwig

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John Cameron Mitchell

John Cameron Mitchell (born April 21, 1963) is an American writer, actor, and director. He is best known for his motion pictures Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Shortbus and Rabbit Hole. Mitchell was born in El Paso, Texas. The son of a retired U.S. Army Major General, he grew up on army bases in the U...

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  • 2001
  • Dec 11, 2001
  • Jul 20, 2001
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  • 1 h 35 min
  • 1 h 30 min
  • 1 h 31 min
  • 1 h 28 min
  • 1 h 33 min
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  • 6,000,000

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  • 167

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Year Award Award Winner
  • 2001
  • 2001
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Year Award Award Nominee Notes/Description
  • 2002
  • role: Hedwig
  • 2002
  • 2002
  • 2002
  • 2001
  • 2002
  • Role: Hedwig
  • 2002
  • 2002
  • 2002
  • 2002
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