

Surviving Picasso
1996-09-04 · 125 min · ★ 5.8
The passionate Merchant-Ivory drama tells the story of Francoise Gilot, the only lover of Pablo Picasso who was strong enough to withstand his ferocious cruelty and move on with her life.
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Production details
- Directors
- James Ivory
- Production companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Merchant Ivory Productions, Wolper Organization
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 16,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 1,985,001
Top Cast
Anthony HopkinsPablo Picasso
Natascha McElhoneFrançoise Gilot
Julianne MooreDora Maar
Joss AcklandHenri Matisse
Joan PlowrightFrançoise's Grandmother
Dennis BoutsikarisKootz
Peter EyreSabartes
Peter GeretyMarcel
Susannah HarkerMarie-Therese
Jane LapotaireOlga Picasso
Joseph MaherKahnweiler
Bob PeckFrancoise's Father
Diane VenoraJacqueline
Dominic WestPaulo Picasso
Laura AikmanMaya
David SterneWaiting Man
Anthony MilnerPolice Commissioner
Nigel WhitmeyPierre
Tom FisherGerman OfficerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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