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Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon
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Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon

1998-09-16 · 92 min · ★ 6.1

Drama

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.

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Directors
John Maybury
Production companies
BBC Film, BFI, Arts Council of England, Première Heure, Uplink, Partners In Crime Films
Countries
United Kingdom, France, Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Derek JacobiDerek JacobiFrancis Bacon
Daniel CraigDaniel CraigGeorge Dyer
Tilda SwintonTilda SwintonMuriel Belcher
Anne LambtonAnne LambtonIsabel Rawsthorne
Adrian ScarboroughAdrian ScarboroughDaniel Farson
Karl JohnsonKarl JohnsonJohn Deakin
Annabel BrooksAnnabel BrooksHenrietta Moreas
Ulla Larson-StylesUlla Larson-StylesParisian Art World
Anita PallenbergAnita PallenbergCasino
Mark UmbersMark UmbersPC Denham
Richard NewbouldBlonde Billy
Ariel de RavenelFrench Official
TallulahIan Board
Andy LindenKen Bidwell
David KennedyDavid KennedyJoe Furneval
Gary HumeVolker Dix
Damian DibbenBrighton Rent Boys
Antony CottonAntony CottonBrighton Rent Boys
Anthony RydingLondon Rent Boy
Christian MartinChristian MartinBell-Hop

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