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The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (2003 film)

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The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone
DVD Cover
Based onThe Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone novel by Tennessee Williams
Written byMartin Sherman
Directed byRobert Allan Ackerman
StarringHelen Mirren
Olivier Martinez
Anne Bancroft
Brian Dennehy
Rodrigo Santoro
Theme music composerJohn Altman
Country of originUnited States
Ireland
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerHilary Heath
ProducersJames Flynn
Morgan O'Sullivan
CinematographyAshley Rowe
EditorMelissa Kent
Running time114 minutes
Production companyShowtime Networks
Original release
NetworkShowtime
ReleaseMay 4, 2003 (2003-05-04)

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.[1][2][3]

Production

The screenplay was written by Martin Sherman, based on the Tennessee Williams novel.[3][1] Variety noted that he "distills the essence of the story — a repressed woman’s sexual awakening — into a provocative piece that relies as much on visuals as it does narrative."[1] 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.[1] It is Bancroft's final film appearance.

Cast

Sources:[1][4][2][5][3]

Nominations and awards

Emmy Awards

The film received five 2003 Emmy Awards nominations, including[6]

  • 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[1][2] and released on DVD by Showtime Entertainment in 2004.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Fries, Laura. "TV Review. The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone " Variety, May 1, 2003
  2. ^ a b c Leonard, John. "In Brief" nymag.com, retrieved February 21, 2018
  3. ^ a b c Gates, Anita. "Tv Weekend; Tennessee Williams's Rome, in Gritty Sepia" The New York Times, May 2, 2003
  4. ^ a b The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone rottentomatoes.com, retrieved February 21, 2018
  5. ^ The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone tcm.com, retrieved February 22, 2018
  6. ^ Tennessee Williams' The Roman Spring Of Mrs. Stone emmys.com, retrieved February 21, 2018
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