Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon
"There's no beauty without the wound"
Originally released in 1998. Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon is a drama film. directed by John Maybury.
Starring Derek Jacobi, Daniel Craig, and Tilda Swinton
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 16, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (67 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top Cast
Derek Jacobi
as Francis Bacon
Daniel Craig
as George Dyer
Tilda Swinton
as Muriel Belcher
Anne Lambton
as Isabel Rawsthorne
Adrian Scarborough
as Daniel Farson
Karl Johnson
as John Deakin
Annabel Brooks
as Henrietta Moreas
Ulla Larson-Styles
as Parisian Art World
Anita Pallenberg
as Casino
Mark Umbers
as PC Denham
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC Film
- BFI
- Arts Council of England
- Première Heure
- Uplink
- Partners In Crime Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 lo...
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.
How long is Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon?
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon released?
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon was released on September 16, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon?
The main cast of Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon includes Derek Jacobi, Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, Anne Lambton, Adrian Scarborough.