The Dying Gaul (2004)
- Starring:
- Patricia Clarkson, Campbell Scott, (more)
- Director(s):
- Craig Lucas
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
| Digital SD
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Synopsis of The Dying Gaul
An artist who compromises his work for money finds his heart and soul are also being toyed with by his new patrons in this drama. Robert (Peter Sarsgaard) is a playwright who has recently lost his longtime lover and business partner, Malcolm (Bill Camp), to AIDS-related illnesses. Robert has written a screenplay about their relationship, called "The Dying Gaul," and is interested in selling the project to powerful producer Jeffrey (Campbell Scott). However, while Jeffrey likes the script, he tells Robert that he's not about to spend money on a film about a gay couple -- though he'll give him one million dollars for the screenplay under the condition he turns the character of "Maurice" into a woman so the film will be easier to sell. While Robert is secretly appalled by the idea, he's also deep in debt and wants the film to be made, so he agrees to make the changes. Robert is soon invited into the inner circle of Jeffrey and his wife, Elaine (Patricia Clarkson), herself a talented screenwriter until their marriage put an end to her career. Jeffrey finds himself fascinated by Robert, and soon begins seducing him both physically and intellectually, while Elaine is also deeply attracted to him. As Robert and Elaine become close friends, she also begins pursuing him in on-line chat rooms, playing on his emotional weaknesses as she fashions a story of her own. The Dying Gaul was the first directorial credit for playwright and screenwriter Craig Lucas. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 95 mins
Complete Cast of The Dying Gaul
- Patricia Clarkson - Elaine
- Peter Sarsgaard - Robert Sandrich
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach - Olaf
- Linda Emond - Dr. Foss
- Kelli O'Hara - Liz
- Dee Dee Flores - Emad
- Faith Jefferies - Debbon
- Campbell Scott - Jeffrey
- Robin Bartlett - Bella
- Bill Camp - Malcolm
- Elizabeth Marvel - Kelli
- Thomas Jay Ryan
- Ryan Miller - Max
- Don Jonson - Male Guest
- Director(s):
- Craig Lucas
- Writer(s):
- Craig Lucas
- Producer(s):
- Campbell Scott, George VanBuskirk
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Situations, Profanity, Strong Sexual Content, Nudity)
- Categories:
- Independent Films
- 2005 - National Board of Review - Special Mention for Excellence in Filmmaking
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