Object of Beauty (1991)
Anno di uscita: 1991
Nazione: United Kingdom, United States
Alternative Title: N/A
Regista: Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Writer: Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Alex Gohar, Cary Brokaw, Jon S. Denny
Executive Producer: Cary Brokaw
Società: Avenue Entertainment, Avenue Pictures, BBC, BBC Film
Genere: Comedy, Comedy Film, Drama
Budget: N/A
Premi & Simili
Premi: N/A
Simile:
Parole chiave
Parole chiave: deaf girl, insurance scam
Storia
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.
Riassunto
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.
