The Object of Beauty (1991)
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- R
- 1h 43min
- Comedy, Crime
- 12 Apr 1991 (USA)
- Movie
This story is about a ne'er-do-well and his girlfriend as they search for a thief.
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| John Malkovich | ... |
Jake
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| Andie MacDowell | ... |
Tina (Oates)
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| Lolita Davidovich | ... |
Joan
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| Rudi Davies | ... |
Jenny
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| Joss Ackland | ... |
Mr. Mercer
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| Bill Paterson | ... |
Victor Swayle
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| Ricci Harnett | ... |
Steve
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| Peter Riegert | ... |
Larry (Lawrence Oates)
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| Jack Shepherd | ... |
Mr. Slaughter
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| Rosemary Martin | ... |
Mrs. Doughty
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| Roger Lloyd Pack | ... |
Frankie
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Andrew Hawkins | ... |
Gordon
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| Pip Torrens | ... |
Art Evaluator
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| Stephen Churchett | ... |
Mr. Mundy
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Annie Hayes | ... |
Housekeeper
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Richard Ireson | ... |
Night Porter
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Barry J. Gordon | ... |
Auctioneer
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| Jeremy Sinden | ... |
Jonathan
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Ginger Corbett | ... |
Melissa
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John Crocker | ... |
Waiter
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| Victoria Willing | ... |
Portuguese Maid #1
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Lara De Almeida | ... |
Portuguese Maid #2
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Liz Daniels | ... |
Portuguese Maid #3
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Andy Cavenash | ... |
Steve's Friend
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| Wayne Bailey | ... |
Steve's Friend
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Cole Parker | ... |
Mark
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Stewart Miller | ... |
Steve's Friend
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Brian Coyle | ... |
Steve's Friend
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Dillon O'Mahoney | ... |
Steve's Friend
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Massimo Burlini | ... |
Enrico
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Mario Nocerino | ... |
Italian Father
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Directed by
| Michael Lindsay-Hogg | ||
Written by
| Michael Lindsay-Hogg | ... | () |
Produced by
| Cary Brokaw | ... | executive producer |
| Jon S. Denny | ... | producer |
| Alex Gohar | ... | associate producer / producer: BBC Films |
| Richard Turner | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Tom Bähler | ||
Cinematography by
| David Watkin | ||
Editing by
| Ruth Foster | ||
Editorial Department
| Rosmary Conte | ... | assistant film editor |
| Sam Seig | ... | second assistant film editor |
| Daniel Walter | ... | apprentice film editor |
Casting By
| Polly Hootkins | ||
| Karen Lindsay-Stewart | ||
Production Design by
| Derek Dodd | ||
Costume Design by
| Les Lansdown | ||
Makeup Department
| Sharon Brushett | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Maxine Kingman | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Dorka Nieradzik | ... | hair designer / makeup designer |
Production Management
| Alessandro Maggi | ... | production manager: Sardinia |
| Frank Sadler | ... | production operative supervisor |
| Peter Stenning | ... | production manager: Sardinia |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jamie Annett | ... | second assistant director |
| Brett Fallis | ... | first assistant director |
| P.J. Simpson | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Brenda Barker | ... | properties buyer |
| Gaby Brachacka | ... | design assistant |
| Wally Cook | ... | stand-by constructor |
| Denis Culhane | ... | stand-by painter (as Dennis Culhane) |
| Bill Fievez | ... | rigger |
| Peter Ford | ... | stand-by carpenter (as Peter L.F. Ford) |
| Chris Le Grys | ... | property master |
| Geoff Peckham | ... | contruction manager |
| Gina Stewart | ... | design assistant |
Sound Department
| Julie Ankerson | ... | foley artist |
| Tim Boissaud-Cooke | ... | boom operator (as Tim Boissaud Cooke) |
| Frances Bowen | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Jan Cholawo | ... | assistant sound editor |
| John Fewell | ... | foley artist |
| Karen Houlihan | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Craig Irving | ... | dialogue editor |
| Graham Lawrence | ... | dubbing editor |
| Keith Marriner | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Colin Minchin | ... | sound effects editor |
| Clive Pendry | ... | assistant dubbing mixer |
| John Pritchard | ... | sound mixer |
| Don White | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Earl Brown | ... | electrician |
| Luigi Campobasso | ... | generator operator: Sardinia |
| Luigi Cappa | ... | grip: Sardinia |
| Dave Cumming | ... | best boy |
| Andrew Dillon | ... | first assistant camera |
| Laurie Dodson | ... | electrician |
| Paul Hatchman | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Eugenio Maestri | ... | grip: Sardinia |
| Keith Mead | ... | dolly grip |
| Simon Mein | ... | still photographer |
| Roberto Novelli | ... | grip: Sardinia |
| John Palmer | ... | camera operator |
| Reg Papel | ... | electrician |
| Gigi Pasquali | ... | electrician: Sardinia |
| Steve Phillips | ... | key grip |
| Giuseppe Riccardi | ... | grip: Sardinia |
| Graham Richmond | ... | camera supervisor |
| Steve Roberts | ... | electrician |
| Kate Robinson | ... | electrician (as Peter Robinson) |
| Benedetto Stefanucci | ... | grip: Sardinia |
| Jan Stropnik | ... | electrician: Sardinia |
| Richard Terry | ... | second assistant camera |
| Torquato Tessarin | ... | grip: Sardinia |
| Ted Turpin | ... | gaffer |
| George Vint | ... | electrician |
| John Ward | ... | steadicam operator (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Donna Nicholls | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Sally Plum | ... | assistant costume designer (as Sally Booth-Jones) |
| Neil Sweetmore | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Nick Hawkins | ... | location manager |
| Adam Richards | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Chuck Berghofer | ... | musician: acoustic bass (as Chuck Berghoffer) |
| Chris Boardman | ... | musician: keyboards |
| Dan Carlin Sr. | ... | music editor: Triad Music (as Dan Carlin) |
| Kevin Clark | ... | recording engineer (as Kevin B. Clark) |
| John Goux | ... | musician: guitar |
| Harvey W. Mason | ... | musician: drums (as Harvey Mason) |
| Jack Sheldon | ... | musician: trumpet |
| Nyle Steiner | ... | musician: electronic wind instruments / musician: pan pipes |
| Chris Boardman | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Christine Skinns | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Kenny Daniels | ... | driver |
| Martin Davis | ... | driver |
| Bill Fievez | ... | driver |
| Albert Peverall | ... | driver |
| Bob Raybould | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| James Clinton | ... | stand-in |
| Lina Dykes | ... | assistant production services manager |
| Linda Ellery | ... | production secretary |
| Liz Friedman | ... | title designer |
| Minna Fry | ... | assistant to director / assistant to producer |
| Bob Groves | ... | production operative |
| Sheri Halfon | ... | additional accounting services |
| Bill Hemming | ... | place invader |
| Amanda Kiely | ... | production staff |
| Claudia Lewis | ... | production executive: Avenue Pictures |
| Sue Lockerby | ... | production services manager |
| Tony Minny | ... | production operative (as Tony Minney) |
| Bill Mold | ... | place invader |
| Ian Newton | ... | production operative |
| Jane Redman | ... | production associate |
| Kathy Reese | ... | assistant: Mr. Brokaw |
| Dan Sawyer | ... | production assistant: Sardinia |
| Steve Sawyer | ... | production coordinator: Sardinia |
| Daphne Spink | ... | finance coordinator |
| Jennifer White | ... | stand-in |
| Judy Geletko | ... | additional accounting services (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Chick Anstis | ... | special thanks |
| Sally Bulloch | ... | special thanks |
| Derek Howarth | ... | special thanks |
| Simon Hume | ... | special thanks |
| Jean Marsh | ... | special thanks |
| Anton Mosimann | ... | special thanks |
| Patrick Murray | ... | special acknowledgment |
| Ernest Nives | ... | special thanks |
| Nick Silver | ... | special thanks |
| Gary Tieche | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Avenue Pictures (1991) (United States) (theatrical)
- Nea Kinisi (1991) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Unirecord Internacional (1991) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Norsk Filmdistribusjon (1991) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Live Home Video (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- MCA Home Video (1991) (Canada) (VHS)
- CNR Video (1991) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- CTV International (1992) (France) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (Argentina) (VHS)
- KSS (1993) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Artisan Home Entertainment (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- Pioneer (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2005) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Lionsgate (2020) (United States) (video) (streaming)
- Roadshow Films (1991) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Flashback Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Roadshow Home Video (1991) (Australia) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Triad Music (music editing)
- Howard Field Associates (casting)
- Marriott Harrison (legal services)
- Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz (legal services)
- Ruben Sedgwick Ltd. (insurance)
- Clein & White (publicity)
- Corbett & Keene (publicity)
- Five Star Catering (catering)
- Ediflex Systems (editing facilities)
- LipSync Post (post-synchronisation)
- Warner Bros. De Lane Lea (dubbing facilities)
- Cartier (watches)
- Giorgio Armani (wardrobe: John Malkovich and Andie MacDowell)
- Manolo Blahnik (shoes)
- Henry Moore Foundation (special thanks)
- Perrier (special thanks)
- Alfred Dunhill Limited (special thanks)
- Taj International Hotels (special thanks)
- Louis Vuitton (special thanks)
- Media Film Services (camera equipment: Arriflex equipment)
- Rank Film Laboratories (color)
- Agfa XT Negative (photographed using)
- Ealing Studios (filmed at)
- Blowup (stills processing)
- Howard Field Associates (casting)
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Two Americans living sumptuously abroad find their relationship challenged by an unexpected lack of finances. When Jake, a commodities broker, is unable to pay the bills (due to a dock strike that holds up a cocoa shipment), he suggests that Tina (sensuous, beautiful, and still married to another man) file an insurance claim on her 'little Henry Moore' in order to help pay their bills. Tina balks. The statue is her only source of security, all that she owns in the whole world. Does he realize what he's asking of her? Then the statue simply disappears. Circumstances become more dire and questions emerge. Can Tina trust Jake? Can Jake trust Tina? When things spin out of their control, each is forced to reckon with doubt--doubt of themselves, doubt of each other, and doubt of the strength of their bond. As it is with love, "to some people, cocoa is very scary." The story that unfolds is sensuous, understated, witty, and elegant--a true 'Object of Beauty.' Written by JCrickett |
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| Taglines | Stylish, selfish and broke. They lost everything and found each other. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Henry Moore (1898-1986) was a English sculptor who specialized in works featuring carved heads and abstract human forms, the latter often in a reclining position. As his career progressed, Moore favored very large works, many weighing upwards of 1,000 pounds, and received numerous commissions to create pieces for sculpture gardens and other public spaces. By the late-1940s his body of work was often the 'measuring stick' to which other sculptors compared their work. The statuette (likely a replica) that Tina owns is an actual piece that can be found in catalogs of Moore's work. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into The Object of Beauty (1992). See more » |
| Quotes |
Tina:
Now that's a good idea, doesn't cost anything. See more » |