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Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon (1998)
Directed by John Maybury
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In the 1960s, British painter Francis Bacon surprises a burglar and invites him to share his bed. The burglar, a working class man named George Dyer, accepts. After the unique beginning to their love affair, the well-connected and volatile artist assimilates Dyer into his circle of eccentric friends, as Dyer’s struggle with addiction strains their bond.
Length 92 minutes
Actors
Derek Jacobi | Daniel Craig | Tilda Swinton | Anne Lambton | Adrian Scarborough | Karl Johnson | Annabel Brooks | Ulla Larson-Styles | Maria Björnson | Duggie Fields | Anita Pallenberg | Mark Umbers
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/31/2012 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 6.5 stars |
| (Average) 6.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Was expiring and in my Instawatch queue so I gave it a go. Not sure what I was expecting but interesting nevertheless. Fearless early role for Daniel Craig. Wish Tilda was featured more.
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