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The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (TV 2003)

TV Movie  -   -  Drama  -  4 May 2003 (USA)
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A failing star is faced with a life-style change when her rich husband suddenly dies while they are en route to Italy. She then sets off in a series of flings with gigolos found for her by ... See full summary »

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Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 10 nominations. See more awards »
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Young Man
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Tom Stone
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Christopher
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Lorenzo
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Julia
Jane Bertish ...
Karen's Secretary
Tara Lynne O'Neill ...
Angel Hunter
Salvatore Lazzaro ...
Barber
Sara James ...
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Riccardo Sardonè ...
Marco (as Riccardo Sadroné)
Dona Granata ...
Mama Pepisco
Aldo Signoretti ...
Papa Pepisco
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A failing star is faced with a life-style change when her rich husband suddenly dies while they are en route to Italy. She then sets off in a series of flings with gigolos found for her by an aging contessa. Each contact spirals further out of control until she becomes obsessed with one young man, who initially treats her well, but then with disdain. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>

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Rated R for sexuality/nudity | See all certifications »
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4 May 2003 (USA)  »

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Em Roma na Primavera  »

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Anne Bancroft's last live action film. See more »

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When Paolo takes off his shirt in the car, the blue tattoo on his chest shows through the makeup intended to conceal it. See more »

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Karen Stone: Beauty is a world of its own. It has a godly license. I know it only too well, I possessed it once. And then the license was revoked.
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Featured in The 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards (2004) See more »

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"Cha Cha di Amore"
Written by Pierre-Jean Gido
Published by Kosinus
Courtesy of Alan Ett Music Group
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6 August 2007 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

A film starring Helen Mirren and Anne Bancroft, along with an attractive male lead in Oliver Martinez. How could it possibly miss? Let me count the ways. Better yet, just do yourself a favor and view the 1961 version. Although more of a soaper and not anywhere near as physically explicit, it has a far more honest feel than this definitely watchable but glossy neo-costumer.

Not to say that the two top-notch actresses aren't truly wonderful in their respective roles, it seems to be more a problem of the director's interpretations of both story and characters. The actors seem to overplay at times, and some key lines and scenes taken from the original are treated as throwaways in this new version which is far too tailored for modern sensibilities. As completely riveting as she is, Mirren's Karen Stone never really comes off as the sympathetic character Vivien Leigh so bravely portrayed in the 1961 film.

This retelling here is all very beautifully filmed and there's a lot to look at and lush music to hear. The film almost redeems itself with it's wonderfully staged final scene, full of suspense and sadness, almost operatic. Too bad I had to wait till the end to see such a worthwhile moment.


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