Henry & June (1990) — DVD
In Paris in the early 1930s, writer Anaïs Nin becomes fascinated by American novelist Henry Miller and his magnetic wife June. As their lives intertwine, the three explore art, ambition, intimacy and the boundaries of their relationships. Philip Kaufman's richly atmospheric drama draws on Nin's writings and features performances by Fred Ward, Maria de Medeiros and Uma Thurman.
Cast & Crew
- Fred Ward — Henry Miller
- Maria de Medeiros — Anaïs Nin
- Uma Thurman — June Miller
- Richard E. Grant — Hugo Guiler
- Kevin Spacey — Richard Osborn
- Director — Philip Kaufman
- Based on Anaïs Nin's writings
Hollywood Connections & Trivia
- The film is based on Anaïs Nin's published diaries and her relationships with Henry and June Miller.
- Henry & June was the first film released in the United States with the newly introduced NC-17 rating.
- The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography, recognizing Philippe Rousselot's work.
- Philip Kaufman also directed The Right Stuff and The Unbearable Lightness of Being.
- The film's Parisian setting recreates the literary and artistic milieu of the early 1930s.
DVD Details
- Film year: 1990
- Genre: Biography / Drama / Romance
- Director: Philip Kaufman
- Format: DVD
- Rating: NC-17
- UPC: 025192051821
- Condition: Used / Pre-owned
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