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Surviving Picasso
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Surviving Picasso

1996-09-04 · 125 min · ★ 5.8

Drama · Romance

The passionate Merchant-Ivory drama tells the story of Francoise Gilot, the only lover of Pablo Picasso who was strong enough to withstand his ferocious cruelty and move on with her life.

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Directors
James Ivory
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures, Merchant Ivory Productions, Wolper Organization
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 16,000,000
Revenue
USD 1,985,001

Top Cast

Anthony HopkinsAnthony HopkinsPablo Picasso
Natascha McElhoneNatascha McElhoneFrançoise Gilot
Julianne MooreJulianne MooreDora Maar
Joss AcklandJoss AcklandHenri Matisse
Joan PlowrightJoan PlowrightFrançoise's Grandmother
Dennis BoutsikarisDennis BoutsikarisKootz
Peter EyrePeter EyreSabartes
Peter GeretyPeter GeretyMarcel
Susannah HarkerSusannah HarkerMarie-Therese
Jane LapotaireJane LapotaireOlga Picasso
Joseph MaherJoseph MaherKahnweiler
Bob PeckBob PeckFrancoise's Father
Diane VenoraDiane VenoraJacqueline
Dominic WestDominic WestPaulo Picasso
Laura AikmanLaura AikmanMaya
David SterneDavid SterneWaiting Man
Allegra Di CarpegnaGeneviève
Anthony MilnerAnthony MilnerPolice Commissioner
Nigel WhitmeyNigel WhitmeyPierre
Tom FisherTom FisherGerman Officer

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