In the 1960s, British painter Francis Bacon surprises a burglar and invites him to share his bed. The burglar, a working class man named George Dyer, accepts. After the unique beginning to their love affair, the well-connected and volatile artist assimilates Dyer into his circle of eccentric friends, as Dyer's struggle with addiction strains their bond.
| Release Date | September 16, 1998 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon | |
| Runtime | 1h 32min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | English, French | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United Kingdom, France, Japan | |
| Production Companies | BBC FilmBFIArts Council of EnglandPremière HeureUplinkPartners In Crime Films | |