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Synopsis
In this erotic thriller, a young English couple on vacation in Venice find themselves seduced by a mysterious older couple. Mary (Natasha Richardson) and Colin (Rupert Everett) have come to Italy to chart the future of their troubled relationship. They soon meet Robert (Christopher Walken), the enigmatic owner of a picturesque watering hole. He entertains them with copious vino and colorful stories of a childhood spent with a brutal, domineering father. Later, drunk and lost in the maze-like city, the couple once again encounter Robert, who puts them up at his gorgeous villa. They also meet his wife, Caroline (Helen Mirren), who suffers from crippling back pain and obvious emotional instability. Fascinated by the glamorous older couple but disturbed by their dysfunctions, Colin and Mary find themselves slowly drawn into sexual and emotional games that culminate in sudden violence. Directed by Paul Schrader, The Comfort of Strangers was adapted by playwright Harold Pinter from the novel by Ian McEwan. Richardson previously starred in Patty Hearst, Schrader's portrait of the newspaper heiress-turned-terrorist. ~ Brian J. Dillard, All Movie Guide

Cast

Manfredi Aliquo Concierge
Rupert Everett Colin
Helen Mirren Caroline
Giancarlo Previati First Policeman
Natasha Richardson Mary
Antonio Serrano Second Policeman
Christopher Walken Robert

Production Crew

Luigi Marchione Art Director
John Thompson Associate Producer
Linda Reisman Associate Producer
Ian McEwan Book Author
Dante Spinotti Cinematographer
Angelo Badalamenti Composer (Music Score)
Giorgio Armani Costume Designer
Mariolina Bono Costume Designer
Paul Schrader Director
Bill Pankow Editor
Angelo Rizzoli Producer
Mario Cotone Producer
Gianni Quaranta Production Designer
Harold Pinter Screenwriter
Rachel Griffiths Script Supervisor
Stefano Paltrinieri Set Designer
Year: 1991
Runtime: 102
Country: Italy
MPAA Rating: R
for obsessive and perverse sexuality
Category: Feature

Genre
Thriller

Produced by
Erre Produzioni
Reteitalia
Skouras Pictures
Sovereign Pictures

Release
March 15, 1991 (USA)

Awards
1990 - Film Presented - Telluride Film Festival