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Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon

The film explores the intricate relationship between Francis Bacon, a celebrated British artist, and George Dyer, his male partner and former criminal, offering a glimpse into Bacon's personal life and the sources of his artistic creativity.

British painter Francis Bacon forms a tumultuous relationship with a younger burglar, George Dyer, in the 1960s. The two engage in a complex dance of power and submission, with Dyer dominating their sex life and Bacon struggling with his own desires and infidelities. As Dyer's mental health and addiction issues worsen, the relationship becomes increasingly strained, and Bacon begins to lose patience with his younger lover.

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Info about Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon

Studio(s): BBC Film, BFI

Originally Released: United States, Sep 16, 1998

Production Countries: United Kingdom, France, Japan

Box Office Gross: $718,579.00

Genres:Biography, Drama, Romance

Main Cast

Derek JacobiDerek JacobiFrancis Bacon
Daniel CraigDaniel CraigGeorge Dyer
Tilda SwintonTilda SwintonMuriel Belcher
Anne LambtonAnne LambtonIsabel Rawsthorne
Adrian ScarboroughAdrian ScarboroughDaniel Farson
Karl JohnsonKarl JohnsonJohn Deakin
Annabel BrooksAnnabel BrooksHenrietta Moreas
Ulla Larson-StylesUlla Larson-StylesParisian Art World
Anita PallenbergAnita PallenbergCasino
Mark UmbersMark UmbersPC Denham
Andy LindenAndy LindenKen Bidwell
David KennedyDavid KennedyJoe Furneval
Gary HumeGary HumeVolker Dix
Antony CottonAntony CottonBrighton Rent Boys
Christian MartinChristian MartinBell-Hop
Wesley MorganWesley MorganBoxer
Nigel TravisNigel TravisBoxer
William HoylandWilliam HoylandPolice Sergeant
Hamish BowlesHamish BowlesDavid Hockney
Tim BurkeTim BurkeParisian Art World
John DunbarJohn DunbarParisian Art World
Natalie GibsonNatalie GibsonParisian Art World
Chiara MenageChiara MenageParisian Art World
James MitchellJames MitchellParisian Art World
Francesco VezzoliFrancesco VezzoliParisian Art World
Maria BjörnsonMaria BjörnsonColony Room Club
Judy BlameJudy BlameColony Room Club
John ByrneJohn ByrneColony Room Club
Les ChildLes ChildColony Room Club
Daniel FarsonDaniel FarsonColony Room Club
David HarrisonDavid HarrisonColony Room Club
Norman RosenthalNorman RosenthalColony Room Club
Virginia WetherellVirginia WetherellColony Room Club
Duggie FieldsDuggie FieldsRestaurant
Pam HoggPam HoggRestaurant
Susie BickSusie BickCasino
Gaby AgisGaby AgisFrench Pub
Melanie ArnoldMelanie ArnoldFrench Pub
Sarah LucasSarah LucasFrench Pub
Dave BabyDave BabyBrighton Pub
Tracey EminTracey EminBrighton Pub
Donald McInnesDonald McInnesBrighton Pub
Gillian WearingGillian WearingBrighton Pub
AprilAprilBrighton Pub
Ben GibsonBen GibsonExtra

Creators

John MayburyJohn MayburyDirector, Screenplay

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