Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon
“There's no beauty without the wound”
Synopsis
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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Love Is the Devil (1998) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-11-17
Top Cast
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Derek Jacobi
Francis Bacon
Daniel Craig
George Dyer
Tilda Swinton
Muriel Belcher
Anne Lambton
Isabel Rawsthorne
Adrian Scarborough
Daniel Farson
Karl Johnson
John Deakin
Annabel Brooks
Henrietta Moreas
Ulla Larson-Styles
Parisian Art World
Anita Pallenberg
Casino
Mark Umbers
PC Denham
Richard Newbould
Blonde Billy
Ariel de Ravenel
French Official
Tallulah
Ian Board
Andy Linden
Ken Bidwell
David Kennedy
Joe Furneval
Gary Hume
Volker Dix
Damian Dibben
Brighton Rent Boys
Antony Cotton
Brighton Rent Boys
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Maybury
- Screenplay & Story
- John Maybury
- Original Score
- Ryuichi Sakamoto
- Original Title
- Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, France, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, BFI, Arts Council of England, Première Heure, Uplink, Partners In Crime Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Maybury
John Maybury
Ryuichi Sakamoto
John Mathieson
Daniel Goddard
Patrice Haddad, Ben Gibson, Frances-Anne Solomon, Chiara Menage, Takashi Asai
Department Leadership Roster
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Original Music Composer
Alan MacDonald
Production Design
Annie Symons
Costume Design
John Maybury
Director
Daniel Goddard
Editor
John Mathieson
Director of Photography
John Maybury
Screenplay
Chiara Menage
Producer
Simon Giles
Visual Effects Supervisor
Glenn Marks
Stunt Coordinator
Rod Woodruff
Stunt Coordinator
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What is Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon about?
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.
Who directed Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon?
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon was directed by John Maybury.
Who stars in Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon?
The principal cast of Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon includes Derek Jacobi, Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, Anne Lambton, Adrian Scarborough.
When was Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon released and how long is it?
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon was composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto.