Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon
Seen it?1998 | 92 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Maybury
- Derek JacobiFrancis Bacon
- Daniel CraigGeorge Dyer
- Tilda SwintonMuriel Belcher
- Anne LambtonIsabel Rawsthorne
- Adrian ScarboroughDaniel Farson
- Karl JohnsonJohn Deakin
- Annabel BrooksHenrietta Moreas
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