The Man From Elysian Fields

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The Man From Elysian Fields

R

2002

1h 45m

Drama

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Byron Tiller (Andy Garcia) is pushed to his limit when his latest novel is rejected by his publisher, and he can't get his old job back. When Luther, the dapperly outfitted head of a very upscale male-escort agency (Mick Jagger), recruits him, Byron begins servicing the beautiful and lonely wife (Olivia Williams) of one of the most famous and much-honored authors on the face of the planet, Tobias Alcott (James Coburn). This is the story of the price a man pays for a single misguided decision.

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Critics Consensus

This story about a gigolo isn't plausible or compelling enough.

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Kirk Honeycutt

The Hollywood Reporter

Acting is what sustains the unstable plot lines.

Mar 12, 2003

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Entertainment Weekly

Pompous and garbled.

Rated: C

Nov 1, 2002

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

A rare comedy of manners, witty, wicked and worldly, and one of the best movies of the year.

Rated: 4/4

Nov 1, 2002

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

What really sneaks up is how involved one gets into these characters and their complicated relationships.

Rated: 3/4

Dec 28, 2008

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Film Threat

Rated: 4/5

Dec 6, 2005

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Tony Medley

tonymedley.com

Rated: 10/10

Oct 7, 2004

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Loved it!! Must see movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

One of my favorite movies. What red blooded American boy wouldn't want to work at an escort service and live in pasadena?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Frances H

I found this film intriguing, even though the critics thought it wasn't "compelling or plausible" it certainly kept my interest, and I liked the ending.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/17/14

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Audience Member

Literate film with great performances drags during the second half.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

This drama has a solid plot, but suffers from pacing just a bit too slow. Mick Jagger is charismatic and believable as Luther Fox, but Andy Garcia has more difficulty as the lead, especially when compared to Jagger.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Audience Member

I watched this movie with low expectations (having never heard of it), and finished satisfied. A unique film, I enjoyed the performance of Andy Garcia. It was a nice change to see a singer like Mick Jagger on the screen playing the role with talent.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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George Hickenlooper

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Andy Garcia

Byron Tiller

Mick Jagger

Luther Fox

Julianna Margulies

Dena Tiller

Olivia Williams

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Synopsis

Byron Tiller (Andy Garcia) is pushed to his limit when his latest novel is rejected by his publisher, and he can't get his old job back. When Luther, the dapperly outfitted head of a very upscale male-escort agency (Mick Jagger), recruits him, Byron begins servicing the beautiful and lonely wife (Olivia Williams) of one of the most famous and much-honored authors on the face of the planet, Tobias Alcott (James Coburn). This is the story of the price a man pays for a single misguided decision.

Director: George Hickenlooper
Producer: Donald Zuckerman, Andrew Pfeffer, Andy Garcia
Screenwriter: Phillip Jayson Lasker
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Company
Production Co: Fireworks Pictures, Pfilmco, TVA International, Gold Circle Films
Rating: R (Language|Sexual Content)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 4, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 8, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.4M
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo

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