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Armistead Maupin Is a Man I Dreamt Up

19931hKate Meynell

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An affectionate portrait of San Francisco, and of the man whose Tales of the City have inspired thousands to go there. Maupin relates a life story more bizarre than his fictional characters(including a meeting with Nixon), while local eccentrics and ex-colleagues dish and praise lavishly.

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What is Armistead Maupin Is a Man I Dreamt Up (1993) about?

An affectionate portrait of San Francisco, and of the man whose Tales of the City have inspired thousands to go there. Maupin relates a life story more bizarre than his fictional characters(including a meeting with Nixon), while local eccentrics and ex-colleagues dish and praise lavishly.

Who stars in Armistead Maupin Is a Man I Dreamt Up?

Armistead Maupin Is a Man I Dreamt Up stars Armistead Maupin (Himself), Ian McKellen (Narration (voice)). The film was directed by Kate Meynell.

How long is Armistead Maupin Is a Man I Dreamt Up?

Armistead Maupin Is a Man I Dreamt Up has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1993.

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