This 2017 movie is a dramatization of the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III, the grandson of billionaire J. Paul Getty. It will be shown at 1:30 p.m. at Darien Library. John’s mother Gail begs J. Paul Getty to pay the ransom; when he refuses, she decides to rescue her son with the help of Getty’s business associate. During the production, Christopher Plummer (a former Darien resident) was brought in to replace Kevin Spacey in playing the role of the elder Getty. Spacey was accused of multiple sexual harassment allegations.
Based on Peter Turner’s memoir, the film, which came out late last year, follows the playful but passionate relationship between Turner (Jamie Bell) and the eccentric Academy Award winning actress Gloria Grahame (Annette Bening) in 1978 Liverpool. What starts as a vibrant affair between a legendary femme fatale and her young lover quickly grows into a deeper relationship, with Turner being the person Gloria turns to for comfort. Their passion and lust for life is tested to the limits by events beyond their control. ________
— Wikipedia article on Gloria Grahame
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Along with Bening and Bell, this 2017 film features Vanessa Redgrave and Julie Walters. It’s rated R for language, some sexual content and brief nudity ; 105 minutes; presented with captions for the hearing impaired.
Based on Peter Turner’s memoir, the film, which came out late last year, follows the playful but passionate relationship between Turner (Jamie Bell) and the eccentric Academy Award winning actress Gloria Grahame (Annette Bening) in 1978 Liverpool. The movie will be shown from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. and from 8:30 to 10:15 p.m. in the Community Room at Darien Library. What starts as a vibrant affair between a legendary femme fatale and her young lover quickly grows into a deeper relationship, with Turner being the person Gloria turns to for comfort. Their passion and lust for life is tested to the limits by events beyond their control. ________
— Wikipedia article on Gloria Grahame
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Along with Bening and Bell, this 2017 film features Vanessa Redgrave and Julie Walters.
