Storyline

Tuccio (John Turturro) is having problems staging his latest play, "Illuminata." In fact, the production is a melodrama in its own right. The lead actress, Rachel (Katherine Borowitz), is his lover. His cast members are ready to mutiny. And a preview of the piece didn't exactly thrill renowned theater critic Umberto Bevalaqua (Christopher Walken). So it's no wonder Tuccio finds himself susceptible to the seductions of Celimene (Susan Sarandon), a professed admirer.

Plot Keywords

actress, lover, playwright, theater owner, critic, fan, offbeat, amusing, emotional, dark, new york city, stage, backstage, bedroom, show business, theater, seduction, love triangle, failure, performance, temptation, quest, fall, love, 1900s

Short Review

Those who share the movie's love of acting will find much to enjoy, though mainly in discrete tableaux.

Trailer

Streaming Service

1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership

2. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 4.99, Rent: 3.99]