Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon(1998)
There's no beauty without the wound
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon 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.
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon (1998) is a drama film directed by John Maybury, released on September 16, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Derek Jacobi, Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton and Anne Lambton. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 74 ratings.
- Director:
- John Maybury
- Writers:
- John Maybury
- Producers:
- Chiara Menage
- Cinematographer:
- John Mathieson
- Composer:
- Ryuichi Sakamoto
- Production:
- BBC Film, BFI, Arts Council of England, Première Heure, Uplink, Partners In Crime Films
- Status:
- Released
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon (1998) Trailer
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Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon Cast & Crew
Main 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
- Richard Newbould
Richard Newbould
as Blonde Billy
- Ariel de Ravenel
Ariel de Ravenel
as French Official
Key crew
Directed by John Maybury, written by John Maybury, produced by Chiara Menage.
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Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 74 ratings.
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Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon online?
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Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon (1998) is available to stream on Dekkoo, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel and Dekkoo Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon?
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The main cast of Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon (1998) includes Derek Jacobi, Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, Anne Lambton and Adrian Scarborough. The film was directed by John Maybury. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon released?
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Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon was released on September 16, 1998 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon worth watching?
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Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon (1998) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 74 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon?
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