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Bitter Moon

Synopsis:

A perverse, dark-humored comedy drama, Bitter Moon crosses the line into intentional camp more often than not in its tale of a kinky cripple Oscar (Peter Coyote) and his beautiful wife Mimi (Emmanuelle Seigner). Oscar ensnares a proper British man, Nigel (Hugh Grant) on an ocean-liner and makes him listen to the twisted tale of his relationship with Mimi (related in lengthy flashbacks) and how erotic obsession turned to homicidal hatred. Nigel is married to Fiona (Kristin Scott-Thomas), but is captivated by Mimi and listens to Oscar's grotesque stories because of his fascination.


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Movie Details:

  • Director: Roman Polanski
  • Studio: Timothy Burrill Productions, R.P. Productions, Canal Plus, Films Alain Sarde, TriStar
  • Year: 1992
  • Run Time: 139 minutes
  • Country: France, UK
  • Language: English
  • Set in: Paris, France
  • MPAA Rating: R (for the strong depiction of a perverse sexual relationship)
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Comedy Drama
  • Filmed in: Color

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