Object of Beauty (1991)
Année de sortie: 1991
Nation: United Kingdom, United States
Alternative Title: N/A
Réalisateur: Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Writer: Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Production & Genre
Producteur: Producer: Alex Gohar, Cary Brokaw, Jon S. Denny
Executive Producer: Cary Brokaw
Sociétés: Avenue Entertainment, Avenue Pictures, BBC, BBC Film
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Film, Drama
Budget: N/A
Récompenses & Similaires
Récompenses: N/A
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Mots-clés
Mots-clés: deaf girl, insurance scam
Histoire
American couple Jake and Tina are living in an expensive London hotel while Jake's career as a commodities broker stalls due to a dock strike. When they can't afford their lavish lifestyle, Jake suggests they file an insurance claim on Tina's valuable Henry Moore sculpture to pay off their debt. Tina initially hesitates as the sculpture is her only source of security. They decide to stage its theft but the sculpture goes missing for real. This leaves them in dire financial straits and puts a strain on their relationship, with each doubting the other.
Résumé
Object of Beauty (1991) is a British-American drama directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg. Set against the backdrop of Jake's struggling career in London, the film explores themes of trust, deceit, and the complexities of relationships under financial duress. It revolves around an unusual insurance scam involving a Henry Moore sculpture, which adds a layer of intrigue to the story.
