Iris

The Resource Iris
Label
Iris
Statement of responsibility
Miramax Films, BBC Films, Intermedia Films present a Mirage Enterprises, Robert Fox/Scott Rudin production of a Richard Eyre film ; producers, Robert Fox, Scott Rudin ; writers, Richard Eyre, Charles Wood ; director, Richard Eyre
Creator
Contributor
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
Adapted from the memoirs of literary critic John Bayley, the film recounts his courtship of and long marriage to British novelist Iris Murdoch. The scenario tacks back and forth from the young Iris--ready to seduce one and all with her coy command of words and sex appeal--to the elder Iris--slowly giving way to the cruel erasure of Alzheimer's
Additional physical form
Also issued on VHS.
Awards note
Academy Awards, USA, 2002: Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Jim Broadbent)
Cataloging source
TEF
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Director of photography, Roger Pratt ; editor, Martin Walsh ; music composed & conducted by James Horner ; costume designer, Ruth Myers ; production designer, Gemma Jackson
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
MPAA rating: R
Language note
Closed-captioned
PerformerNote
Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Kate Winslet, Hugh Bonneville, Penelope Wilton
Runtime
91
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
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