Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon
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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Where can I watch Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon in the United States?
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon is available to stream on Dekkoo, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, and The Roku Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
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What are the ratings for Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon?
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon scores 6.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon?
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon stars Derek Jacobi, Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, Anne Lambton, and Adrian Scarborough. John Maybury is the director.
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 1h 32m (92 minutes).
When did Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon come out?
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon was released on September 16, 1998.
Which studio made Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon?
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon was produced by BBC Film, BFI, and Arts Council of England in the United Kingdom, France, and Japan.
What languages 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 in French and English, and its original language is English.
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