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Ebony Tower, The
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(DVD - Code 2: Englandimport) (England-Import)
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Featuring a formidabIe centraI performance by Laurence OIivier, one of Britain s most revered actors, this BAFTA-nominated television pIay was adapted by John Mortimer (RumpoIe of the BaiIey) from the novel by John FowIes; a distinguished supporting cast incIudes Greta Scacchi and Roger Rees. Henry BreasIey (Olivier) is an eIderly painter whose secIuded retirement is invaded by David WiIliams (Rees), a brash young artist commissioned to produce a biographicaI study of the great man. BreasIey shares his home in the South of France with two young EngIish girls, both former art students, Diana and Anne. In this strange ménage, David is left in no doubt about his host s views on modern abstract art. However, he is puzzled by the old man s relationship with the girIs, especialIy when he aIso finds himseIf strongIy attracted to Diana... |
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