The Dying Gaul Movie Review 2005

Elaine (Clarkson) is one twisted sister--although she has reason to act on her ugly impulses and feelings of betrayal. A former screenwriter, Elaine is the wife of powerful movie exec Jeffrey (Scott), who wants to buy the script of fledgling writer Robert (Sarsgaard). With one large caveat: Robert must change his tragic, autobiographical gay love story into a standard straight tearjerker. Robert caves and winds is seduced by the predatory Jeffrey as well. Elaine goes online under an assumed identity and learns about the affair. Elaine's revenge is outrageous and not too believable. The actors make it somewhat plausible. Lucas adapted his 1998 play for his directorial debut.

Distribution

Sony Pictures Home Video, Sony Pictures Plz., 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232, Phone: (310)244-7306, Fax: (310)280-2485, URL: http://www.spe.sony.com, Remarks: Formerly Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment

Available on DVD
Running time 105 minutes.
Originally from United States.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Romantic Drama, Romantic Triangles, Showbiz Dramas, At the Movies, Gays, Adultery, Computers

Screenplay

Craig Lucas

Cast

Patricia Clarkson, Campbell Scott, Peter Sarsgaard

Cinematography

Bobby Bukowski

Director

Craig Lucas

Music

Steven Reich

Other

Kevin Sorenson, David Waelder, Linda Cohen, Andy Keir, G. Victoria Ruskin, Danny Clicker, Vincent Jefferds

Producer

Campbell Scott, George Van Buskirk