The Ebony Tower
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The Ebony Tower (1974) by John Fowles consists of 5 short novels with interlacing themes, built around a medieval myth: The Ebony Tower, Eliduc, Poor Koko, The Enigma and The Cloud.
| The Ebony Tower | |
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| Directed by | Robert Knights |
| Written by | John Fowles (story) and John Mortimer (adaptation) |
| Starring | Laurence Olivier Roger Rees Greta Scacchi |
| Running time | 80 min |
| Language | English |
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[edit] Plot Synopsis
Henry Breasley is an elderly painter whose secluded retirement is invaded by a brash young artist commissioned to write a biographical study of the great man. Breasley shares his home with two young English girls, both former art students, Diana and Anne. In this strange ménage, David is left in no doubt about his host's views on modern abstract art. However, he is puzzled by the old man's relationship with the girls, especially when he himself is attracted to Diana...
[edit] TV Adaptation
The Ebony Tower is a 1984 television adaptation of the novel by John Fowles. Directed by Robert Knights it stars Laurence Olivier in the title role of the elderly painter.
[edit] Cast
- Laurence Olivier - Henry Breasley
- Roger Rees - David Williams
- Greta Scacchi - Diana, 'The Mouse'
- Toyah Willcox - Anne, 'The Freak'
- Georgina Melville - Beth Williams
- Yves Brainville - Jean-Pierre
- Denise Bailly - Mathilde
[edit] Trivia
- Olivier was recovering from pleurisy during filming.
- Filmed in Limoges, Haute-Vienne in France.
[edit] DVD and VHS
The film was released on VHS during the 1990s. It has been released on DVD format and is included on the Laurence Olivier Presents Collection and The Laurence Olivier Centenary Collection.
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