Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon
- Drama
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 is a 1998 drama exploring the passionate and turbulent relationship between renowned British painter Francis Bacon and George Dyer, a working-class burglar who becomes his lover in 1960s London. The film chronicles how Bacon's volatile personality and elite social circle test their bond as Dyer battles addiction.
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Derek JacobiFrancis Bacon
Daniel CraigGeorge Dyer
Tilda SwintonMuriel Belcher
Anne LambtonIsabel Rawsthorne
Adrian ScarboroughDaniel Farson
Karl JohnsonJohn Deakin
Annabel BrooksHenrietta Moreas
Ulla Larson-StylesParisian Art World
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When was Love Is the Devil released?
The film was released on September 16, 1998.
What is the film about?
It depicts the relationship between artist Francis Bacon and George Dyer, a burglar Bacon invites into his life and bed, showing how Bacon's artistic world and Dyer's personal struggles affect their connection.
Is this a true story?
The film is based on the real relationship between painter Francis Bacon and George Dyer, though dramatized for the screen.
Where can I watch it?
As a 1998 release, Love Is the Devil is available through various streaming platforms and rental services; availability varies by region and provider.
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