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The Man From Elysian Fields

Play trailer Poster for The Man From Elysian Fields R Released Oct 4, 2002 1h 45m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review Susan Stark Detroit News Rated: 4/4 Mar 1, 2003 Full Review Lisa Schwarzbaum Entertainment Weekly Pompous and garbled. Rated: C Nov 1, 2002 Full Review 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 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 4/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Tony Medley tonymedley.com Rated: 10/10 Oct 7, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Loved it!! Must see movie! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member Literate film with great performances drags during the second half. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
TVA International, Fireworks Pictures, Pfilmco, 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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