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Savage Grace

Director: Tom Kalin

Cast: Julianne Moore, Stephen Dillane, Eddie Redmayne, Elena Anaya, Hugh Dancy, Unax Ugalde, Belen Rueda

(IFC Films, 2007) Rated: R

US theatrical release date: 28 May 2008 (Limited release)

UK theatrical release date: 11 July 2008 (Limited release)

[28 May 2008]

by Cynthia Fuchs

PopMatters Film and TV Editor

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Master of the Understatement

Based on the Baekelands' true and infamous story, Tom Kalin's Savage Grace, like his wondrous Swoon (1992), considers the dysfunctions produced by wealth and leisure.

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Tagged as: belen rueda | eddie redmayne | elena anaya | hugh dancy | julianne moore | savage grace | stephen dillane | tom kalin | unax ugalde

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