In the 1960s, British painter Francis Bacon surprises a burglar and invites him to share his bed. The burglar, a working class man named George Dyer, accepts. After the unique beginning to their love affair, the well-connected and volatile artist assimilates Dyer into his circle of eccentric friends, as Dyer's struggle with addiction strains their bond.

Release Date: 1998-09-16

Genres: Drama ,TV Movie

Director: John Maybury

Actors: Derek Jacobi ,Daniel Craig ,Tilda Swinton ,Anne Lambton ,Adrian Scarborough ,Karl Johnson ,Annabel Brooks ,Ulla Larson-Styles ,Maria Björnson ,Duggie Fields

Duration: 1h 32m

IMDB rating: 6.0