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The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (TV 2003)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 » Director:Robert Allan Ackerman |
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Barber
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Mama 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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4 May 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Em Roma na Primavera See more »Company Credits
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Written by Pierre-Jean Gido
Published by Kosinus
Courtesy of Alan Ett Music Group
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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 »Quotes
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 And then the license was revoked.See more »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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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.