Summary:
Iris, based on the life of revered British writer and philosopher Iris Murdoch, is a story of unlikely yet enduring love. As a young academic, teaching philosophy at Oxford, Murdoch meets and eventually falls in love with fellow professor John Bayley, a man whose awkwardness seems in stark opposition to the spirited self-confidence of his future wife. The story unfolds as snippets of time, seen through Bayley's eyes. He recalls their first encounter over 40 years ago, activities they enjoyed doing together, and Iris' charismatic and individualistic personality. These images portray Murdoch as a vibrant young woman with great intellect and are contrasted with the novelist's later life, after the effects of Alzheimer's disease have ravaged her. Murdoch's great mind deteriorates until she is reduced to a mere vestige of her former self, unable to perform simple tasks and completely reliant on her at times frustrated yet devoted husband.
| Runtime: | 91 min |
|---|---|
| Production: | Miramax Films |
| Genres: | Biography, Drama, Romance |
| Countries: | USA, UK |
| Language: | English |
| Home Release Date: | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| Richard Eyre | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Charles Wood | Screenplay |
| John Bayley | Books "Iris: A Memoir" And "Elegy For Iris" |
| Richard Eyre | Screenplay |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Jim Broadbent | John Bayley |
| Judi Dench | Iris Murdoch |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Angela Morant | Hostess |
| Derek Hutchinson | Postman |
| Eleanor Bron | Principal |
| Hugh Bonneville | Young John Bayley |
| Joan Bakewell | BBC Presenter |
| Juliet Aubrey | Young Janet Stone |
| Kate Winslet | Young Iris Murdoch |
| Kris Marshall | Dr. Gudgeon |
| Nancy Carroll | BBC PA |
| Penelope Wilton | Janet Stone |
| Samuel West | Young Maurice |
| Siobhan Hayes | Check-Out Girl |
| Tom Mannion | Neurologist |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Anthony Minghella | Executive Producer |
| David M. Thompson | Executive Producer |
| Guy East | Executive Producer |
| Harvey Weinstein | Executive Producer |
| Michael Dreyer | Line Producer |
| Robert Fox | Producer |
| Scott Rudin | Producer |
| Sydney Pollack | Executive Producer |
| Thomas Hedley Jr. | Executive Producer |
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