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The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (2003 film)
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Wikipedia article
'The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone' is a 2003 made-for-television romantic drama film and a remake of the 1961 film of the same name based on the 1950 novel of the same title by Tennessee Williams.
Plot
The film follows the odyssey of Karen Stone, an actress who loses her husband to a heart attack. In Rome, she meets a contessa and another man with other romantic intentions and interests that have nothing to do with Mrs. Stone.Leonard, John. [http://nymag.com/nymetro/arts/tv/reviews/n_8665/ "In Brief"] nymag.com, retrieved February 21, 2018Gates, Anita. [https://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/02/movies/tv-weekend-tennessee-williams-s-rome-in-gritty-sepia.html "Tv Weekend; Tennessee Williams's Rome, in Gritty Sepia"] 'The New York Times', May 2, 2003
Production
The screenplay was written by Martin Sherman, based on the Tennessee Williams novel. 'Variety' noted that he "distills the essence of the story a repressed womans sexual awakening into a provocative piece that relies as much on visuals as it does narrative." The film was directed by Robert Allan Ackerman and produced by James Flynn and Morgan O'Sullivan. It was shot on location in Dublin and Rome. It is Bancroft's final film appearance.
Cast
Sources:Fries, Laura. [https://variety.com/2003/tv/reviews/the-roman-spring-of-mrs-stone-2-1200541927/ "TV Review. 'The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone' "] 'Variety', May 1, 2003[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/tennessee_williams_the_roman_spring_of_mrs_stone/ 'The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone'] rottentomatoes.com, retrieved February 21, 2018[http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/484240/Tennessee-Williams-The-Roman-Spring-of-Mrs-Stone/ 'The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone'] tcm.com, retrieved February 22, 2018* Helen Mirren Karen Stone
* Olivier Martinez Paolo di Lio
* Anne Bancroft Contessa
* Brian Dennehy Tom Stone
* Rodrigo Santoro Young Man
Nominations and awards
Emmy Awards
The film received five 2003 Emmy Awards nominations, including[https://www.emmys.com/shows/tennessee-williams-roman-spring-mrs-stone 'Tennessee Williams' The Roman Spring Of Mrs. Stone'] emmys.com, retrieved February 21, 2018*Lead Actress: Helen Mirren
*Supporting Actress: Anne Bancroft
*Outstanding Music: John Altman
*Outstanding Directing: Robert Allan Ackerman
*Outstanding Costumes: Dona Granata (costume designer) and Gill Howard (assistant costume designer)
Golden Globe Awards
*Nomination for Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television*Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television - Helen Mirren.
Releases
It first aired in the United States on Showtime on May 4, 2003 and released on DVD by Showtime Entertainment in 2004.
See also
* Male prostitution
* Gigolo
* Male prostitution in the arts
* Female sex tourism
* American Gigolo
References
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