The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone is a 2003 made-for-television romantic drama film and a remake of the 1961 film of the same name based on the 1950 novel of the same title by Tennessee Williams. The film premiered on May 4, 2003, on Showtime.
Plot The film follows the odyssey of Karen Stone, an actress who loses her husband to a heart attack. In Rome, she meets a contessa and another man with other romantic intentions and interests that have nothing to do with Mrs. Stone.Leonard, John. "In Brief" nymag.com, retrieved February 21, 2018Gates, Anita. "Tv Weekend; Tennessee Williams's Rome, in Gritty Sepia" The New York Times, May 2, 2003
Production The screenplay was written by Martin Sherman, based on the Tennessee Williams novel. Variety noted that he "distills the essence of the story — a repressed woman’s sexual awakening — into a provocative piece that relies as much on visuals as it does narrative." The film was directed by Robert Allan Ackerman and produced by James Flynn and Morgan O'Sullivan. It was shot on location in Dublin and Rome. It is Bancroft's final film appearance.
Cast Sources:Fries, Laura. "TV Review. The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone " Variety, May 1, 2003The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone rottentomatoes.com, retrieved February 21, 2018The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone tcm.com, retrieved February 22, 2018
Helen Mirren — Karen Stone Olivier Martinez — Paolo di Lio Anne Bancroft — Contessa Brian Dennehy — Tom Stone Rodrigo Santoro — Young Man
Releases It first aired in the United States on Showtime on May 4, 2003, and released on DVD by Showtime Entertainment in 2004.
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref. Online Film & Television Association Awards Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries Helen Mirren Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries Brian Dennehy Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries Anne Bancroft Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Miniseries Best Costume Design in a Motion Picture or Miniseries Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie Helen Mirren Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie Anne Bancroft Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special Robert Allan Ackerman Outstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special Dona Granata and Gill Howard Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie or Special (Dramatic Underscore) John Altman American Society of Cinematographers Awards Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Movies of the Week/Pilot (Basic or Pay) Ashley Rowe Golden Globe Awards Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television Helen Mirren Satellite Awards Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television Anne Bancroft Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie Anne Bancroft Helen Mirren
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