Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon
“There's no beauty without the wound”
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
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| United States | Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store |
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| Japan | — | FOD |
About Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon is a 1998 English-language drama film directed by John Maybury. The cast is led by Derek Jacobi, Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Kanopy.
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon was produced by BBC Film, BFI, and Arts Council of England and made in United Kingdom and France. It was released on September 16, 1998.
- Director
- John Maybury
- Writers
- John Maybury
- Release date
- September 16, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, France
- Production
- BBC Film, BFI, Arts Council of England
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon cast & crew
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon was directed by John Maybury and written by John Maybury.
The cast features 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, and Karl Johnson as John Deakin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto, cinematography is by John Mathieson, and it was produced by Frances-Anne Solomon and Chiara Menage.
Is Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon worth watching?
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 70 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon
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
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon in United States?
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon is streaming on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel?
Yes — Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon is currently available on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon in?
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸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 runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon rated?
It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 70 ratings.
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