Elegy (2008)
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Adapted from author Philip Roth's novel The Dying Animal, director Isabel Coixet's elegant tale of obsession explores the relationship between a highly respected professor (Ben Kingsley) and an impossibly gorgeous grad student (Penélope Cruz). As their relationship deepens, the professor finds his ego challenged by the girl's enchanting beauty. Dennis Hopper and Patricia Clarkson co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Penélope Cruz, Ben Kingsley, (more)
- Director(s):
- Isabel Coixet
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Elegy
Adapted from author Philip Roth's novel The Dying Animal, director Isabel Coixet's elegant tale of obsession explores the relationship between a highly respected professor (Ben Kingsley) and an impossibly gorgeous grad student (Penélope Cruz). As their relationship deepens, the professor finds his ego challenged by the girl's enchanting beauty. Dennis Hopper and Patricia Clarkson co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 112 mins
Complete Cast of Elegy
- Penélope Cruz - Consuela Castillo
- Dennis Hopper - George
- Peter Sarsgaard - Kenny Kapesh
- Charlie Rose - Charlie Rose
- Michelle Harrison - Beth
- Chelah Horsdal - Reese
- Alessandro Juliani - Actor #3 in Play
- Andre Lamal - Talk Show Host
- Kris Pope - Consuela's Brother
- Tania Saulnier - George's Girlfriend
- Laura Mennell - Cute Girl
- Ben Kingsley - David Kepesh
- Patricia Clarkson - Carolyn
- Deborah Harry - Amy
- Antonio Cupo - 2nd Student
- Emily Holmes - 1st Student
- Marci T. House - Administration Nurse
- Tiffany Lyndall-Knight - Actor #2 in Play
- Shaker Paleja - 3rd Student
- Julian Richings - Actor in Play #1
- Michael Teigen - Waiter
- Director(s):
- Isabel Coixet
- Writer(s):
- Nicholas Meyer
- Producer(s):
- Tom Rosenberg, Andre Lamal, Gary Lucchesi
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Sexual Situations, Profanity, Nudity)
- Categories:
- Drama
- 2008 - Alliance of Women Film Journalists - Best Depiction of Nudity or Sexuality
- 2008 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actress
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