MOVIE · 2007
Savage Grace
Truth is more shocking than fiction.
This examination of a famous scandal from the 1970s explores the relationship between Barbara Baekeland and her only son, Antony. Barbara, a lonely social climber unhappily married to the wealthy but remote plastics heir Brooks Baekeland, dotes on Antony, who is homosexual. As Barbara tries to "cure" Antony of his sexuality -- sometimes by seducing him herself -- the groundwork is laid for a murderous tragedy.
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Savage Grace
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Story
This examination of a famous scandal from the 1970s explores the relationship between Barbara Baekeland and her only son, Antony. Barbara, a lonely social climber unhappily married to the wealthy but remote plastics heir Brooks Baekeland, dotes on Antony, who is homosexual. As Barbara tries to "cure" Antony of his sexuality -- sometimes by seducing him herself -- the groundwork is laid for a murderous tragedy.
CAST
Featured cast
Julianne MooreBarbara Baekeland
Stephen DillaneBrooks Baekeland
Eddie RedmayneTony Baekeland
Anne ReidNini Daly
Elena AnayaBlanca
Hugh DancySam Green
Minnie MarxMidge Vanden HeuvelMORE TO EXPLORE
