Milk movie costumes worn by Sean Penn, James Franco and Emile Hirsch...

These fabulous original 1970's era costumes were worn by Sean Penn, James Franco and Emile Hirsch in Gus Van Sant's extraordinary 2008 biopic of the life and assassination of gay activist and San Francisco Supervisor 'Harvey Milk'.

Original costumes from the movie Milk

on display at Universal Studios Hollywood

Milk received eight nominations at the 81st Annual Academy Awards in 2009, including one for Danny Glicker for Best Achievement in Costume Design (whose work can also be seen in Up in the Air, Thank You For Smoking and Transamerica). 

Unfortunately he didn't win, but Dustin Lance Black won the Oscar for Best Writing: Screenplay written directly for the Screen and Sean Penn was awarded the Oscar for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for his amazing portrayal of 'Harvey Milk'.

Milk movie poster

Actual 'Harvey Milk' movie costume worn by Sean Penn

The costume above is worn by Sean Penn during the Gay Freedom Pride Parade in San Francisco, where Harvey Milk took to the stage, to spread his message of equality and hope, even after receiving numerous death threats.

His t-shirt proudly affirms that "I'll never go back (in the closet)".

Beneath the costume is an array of campaign support literature props for Harvey Milk to become the first openly gay candidate for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

'Scott Smith' movie costume worn by James Franco in Milk

These are the red jacket and denim jeans worn by James Franco as 'Scott Smith', Harvey's ex-lover, at his memorial service.

To the left of the costume you can also see a 'soap box' and 'We are very open' sign prop used in the movie.

'Cleve Jones' movie costume worn by Emile Hirsch in Milk

Also part of the costume exhibit were the clothes worn by Emile Hirsch as young gay activist 'Cleve Jones'. This particular outfit was used in a discussion scene with Harvey.

If you like this display, be sure to check out more original film costumes and props from the movie Milk.

Finally enjoy this short video clip of these costumes on show at Universal Studios Hollywood on February 11, 2010.

Fabulous costumes and props from the movie Milk...

These fantastic costumes and props are from Gus Vant Sant's wonderfully poignant biopic of the life and subsequent assassination of San Fransisco Supervisor and gay rights activist Harvey Milk, along with Mayor George Moscone.

Original Milk movie costumes and props

The first selection of 1970's inspired fashion and props from the movie were on display at ArcLight Hollywood in L.A. on November 13, 2008.

Suit worn by Sean Penn as Harvey Milk

The suit pictured above was worn by Sean Penn for his portrayal of California's first openly gay elected official, Harvey Milk. 

The t-shirt on the right was worn by one of Harvey's supporters and the sign and soap box props were also used in the movie

Selection of original film props from the 2008 movie Milk

Amongst the props pictured above include the tape recorder used by Sean Penn as Harvey Milk in the movie.

ArcLight Hollywood display of movie costumes and props from Milk

Sean Penn deservedly won the Oscar for Actor in a Leading Role at the 81st Academy Awards for his convincing portrayal of Harvey Milk. 

Milk movie billboard on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles

Milk received eight Oscar nominations in total and Dustin Lance Black also won the Academy Award for Original Screenplay.

Milk movie costumes and props on display 

at Universal Studios Hollywood

This next selection of movie costumes and props were photographed as part of the Universal Studios Hollywood permanent exhibit in the theme park's Lower Lot on April 13, 2009.

Original 1970's inspired fashions from the movie Milk

Danny Glicker was responsible for Costume Design on the movie. The suit shown on the left of this picture is another outfit worn by Sean Penn as Harvey Milk. 

Outfits worn by James Franco and Emile Hirsch in Milk

Beside the suit are the costumes worn by James Franco as Harvey Milk's gay lover and campaign manager, 'Scott Smith', and Emile Hirsch's outfit as Milk supporter and young gay rights activist 'Cleve Jones'.

Milk movie billboard on Sunset Boulevard in L.A.