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1998•92 min•Drama

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

Is Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon a Hit or Flop?

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Is Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon worth watching? With a rating of 6/10, this Drama film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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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.

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Top Cast

Derek Jacobi
Derek JacobiFrancis Bacon
Daniel Craig
Daniel CraigGeorge Dyer
Tilda Swinton
Tilda SwintonMuriel Belcher
Anne Lambton
Anne LambtonIsabel Rawsthorne
Adrian Scarborough
Adrian ScarboroughDaniel Farson
Karl Johnson
Karl JohnsonJohn Deakin
Annabel Brooks
Annabel BrooksHenrietta Moreas
Ulla Larson-Styles
Ulla Larson-StylesParisian Art World
Anita Pallenberg
Anita PallenbergCasino
Mark Umbers
Mark UmbersPC Denham

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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 has received mixed reviews with a 6/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama movies.

Is Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon hit or flop?

Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon has received average ratings (6/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon?

Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon is a Drama movie that 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, ...

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