The Object of Beauty
“Love is more than dollars and sex.”
Synopsis
American couple Jake and Tina are living in an expensive London hotel above their means, incurring a sizeable debt. When they are asked to pay a lavish dinner bill and Jake's card is declined, he suggests they sell Tina's tiny, expensive Henry Moore sculpture to cover the debt. After they hatch a scheme to claim the sculpture was stolen in order to collect insurance on it, the sculpture mysteriously goes missing.
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John Malkovich - 1991 The Object Of Beauty Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-07
Top Cast
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John Malkovich
Jake Bartholomew
Andie MacDowell
Tina Leslie Oates
Lolita Davidovich
Joan
Rudi Davies
Jenny Finn
Joss Ackland
Mr. Mercer
Bill Paterson
Victor Swayle
Ricci Harnett
Steve Finn
Peter Riegert
Lawrence "Larry" Oates
Jack Shepherd
Marty Slaughter
Rosemary Martin
Mrs Doughty
Roger Lloyd Pack
Frankie Sedgewick
Andrew Hawkins
Gordon
Pip Torrens
Art Evaluator
Jeremy Sinden
Jonathan
Annie Hayes
Housekeeper
Richard Ireson
Night Porter
Stephen Churchett
Mr Mundy
Barry Gordon
Auctioneer
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Lindsay-Hogg
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Lindsay-Hogg
- Original Score
- Tom Bähler
- Original Title
- The Object of Beauty
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.1M
- Production Studios
- Avenue Pictures, BBC, Avenue Entertainment, BBC Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Tom Bähler
David Watkin
Ruth Foster
Alex Gohar, Cary Brokaw, Jon S. Denny
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Bähler
Original Music Composer
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Director
Alex Gohar
Producer
Jon S. Denny
Producer
Ruth Foster
Editor
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Writer
David Watkin
Director of Photography
Cary Brokaw
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Object of Beauty
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What is The Object of Beauty about?
American couple Jake and Tina are living in an expensive London hotel above their means, incurring a sizeable debt. When they are asked to pay a lavish dinner bill and Jake's card is declined, he suggests they sell Tina's tiny, expensive Henry Moore sculpture to cover the debt. After they hatch a scheme to claim the sculpture was stolen in order to collect insurance on it, the sculpture mysteriously goes missing.
Who directed The Object of Beauty?
The Object of Beauty was directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg.
Who stars in The Object of Beauty?
The principal cast of The Object of Beauty includes John Malkovich, Andie MacDowell, Lolita Davidovich, Rudi Davies, Joss Ackland.
When was The Object of Beauty released and how long is it?
The Object of Beauty was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did The Object of Beauty make at the box office?
The Object of Beauty grossed $5.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Object of Beauty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Object of Beauty was composed by Tom Bähler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Object of Beauty?
The Object of Beauty holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).