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Object of Beauty (1991)
Release Year: 1991
Nation: United Kingdom, United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Writer: Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Avenue Entertainment, Avenue Pictures, BBC, BBC Film
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Film, Drama
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: deaf girl, insurance scam
Story
American couple Jake and Tina are living in an expensive London hotel while Jake's career as a commodities broker stalls due to a dock strike. When they can't afford their lavish lifestyle, Jake suggests they file an insurance claim on Tina's valuable Henry Moore sculpture to pay off their debt. Tina initially hesitates as the sculpture is her only source of security. They decide to stage its theft but the sculpture goes missing for real. This leaves them in dire financial straits and puts a strain on their relationship, with each doubting the other.
Summary
Object of Beauty (1991) is a British-American drama directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg. Set against the backdrop of Jake's struggling career in London, the film explores themes of trust, deceit, and the complexities of relationships under financial duress. It revolves around an unusual insurance scam involving a Henry Moore sculpture, which adds a layer of intrigue to the story.
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