Rex Gildo: The Last Dance (2022)

4.1/10 88 min Documentary Drama

Overview

Rex Gildo’s songs and musicals made him very popular. His best-known song was “Fiesta Mexicana” from 1972. Rosa von Praunheim tells the story of his life in the context of the gay pride movement, the normative pressures of the Schlager music industry, and the profound changes currently underway.

Cast

Kilian Berger

Rex Gildo (jung)

Ben Becker

Fred Miekley

Kai Schumann

Rex Gildo (älter)

Christiane Ziehl

Erika

Eva-Maria Kurz

Margot

Monika Hansen

Super-Fan

Sidsel Hindhede

Gitte Hænning

Walter Kreye

Connys Vater

Vera Tschechowa

Self

Cornelia Froboess

Self

Gitte Hænning

Self

Bernhard Brink

Self

Costa Cordalis

Self

Cindy

Self

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