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The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (2003 film)

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.

The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone
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Based onThe Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone
by Tennessee Williams
Written byMartin Sherman
Directed byRobert Allan Ackerman
StarringHelen Mirren
Olivier Martinez
Anne Bancroft
Brian Dennehy
Rodrigo Santoro
Theme music composerJohn Altman
Country of originUnited States
Ireland
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerHilary Heath
ProducersJames Flynn
Morgan O'Sullivan
CinematographyAshley Rowe
EditorMelissa Kent
Running time114 minutes
Production companyShowtime Networks
Original release
NetworkShowtime
ReleaseMay 4, 2003 (2003-05-04)

Plot

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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.[1][2][3]

Production

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The screenplay was written by Martin Sherman, based on the Tennessee Williams novel.[3][1] 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."[1] 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.[1] It is Bancroft's final film appearance.

Cast

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Sources:[1][4][2][5][3]

Releases

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It first aired in the United States on Showtime on May 4, 2003,[1][2] and released on DVD by Showtime Entertainment in 2004.[4]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2003
 Online Film & Television Association Awards Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries Helen Mirren Nominated [6]
Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries Brian Dennehy Nominated
Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries Anne Bancroft Nominated
Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Miniseries Nominated
Best Costume Design in a Motion Picture or Miniseries Nominated
Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie Helen Mirren Nominated [7]
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie Anne Bancroft Nominated
Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special Robert Allan Ackerman Nominated
Outstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special Dona Granata
and Gill Howard 		Nominated
Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie or Special
(Dramatic Underscore) 		John Altman Nominated
2004
 American Society of
Cinematographers Awards 		Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Movies of the
Week/Pilot (Basic or Pay) 		Ashley Rowe Nominated [8]
Golden Globe Awards Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television Nominated [9]
Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television Helen Mirren Nominated
Satellite Awards Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television Nominated [10]
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or a
Motion Picture Made for Television 		Anne Bancroft Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or
Television Movie 		Anne Bancroft Nominated [11]
Helen Mirren Nominated

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Fries, Laura. "TV Review. The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone " Variety, May 1, 2003
  2. ^ a b c Leonard, John. "In Brief" nymag.com, retrieved February 21, 2018
  3. ^ a b c Gates, Anita. "Tv Weekend; Tennessee Williams's Rome, in Gritty Sepia" The New York Times, May 2, 2003
  4. ^ a b The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone rottentomatoes.com, retrieved February 21, 2018
  5. ^ The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone tcm.com, retrieved February 22, 2018
  6. ^ "7th Annual TV Awards (2002-03)". Online Film & Television Association. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  7. ^ "Tennessee Williams' The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  8. ^ "The ASC Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography". American Society of Cinematographers. Archived from the original on 2 August 2011.
  9. ^ "The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone". Golden Globe Awards. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  10. ^ "Nominees & Winners – Satellite™ Awards 2004 (8th Annual Satellite™ Awards)". International Press Academy. Archived from the original on 2 February 2008. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
  11. ^ "The 10th Screen Actors Guild Awards". Screen Actors Guild Awards. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
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