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MPAA Rating: R Content Advisory: Violence, Nudity, Adult Situations, Strong Sexual Content, Not For Children Movie Release: 1991 DVD Release: 06/01/2004 Format: DVD - Pan and Scan Audio Tracks: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 45 mins Studio: Madacy Members Wishing: 19 Genres: Thriller, Erotic Thriller, Psychological Thriller

In this erotic thriller, a young English couple on vacation in Venice find themselves seduced by a mysterious older couple. Mary (Natasha Richardson) and Colin (Rupert Everett) have come to Italy to chart the future of their troubled relationship. They soon meet Robert (Christopher Walken), the enigmatic owner of a picturesque watering hole. He entertains them with copious vino and colorful stories of a childhood spent with a brutal, domineering father. Later, drunk and lost in the maze-like city, the couple once again encounter Robert, who puts them up at his gorgeous villa. They also meet his wife, Caroline (Helen Mirren), who suffers from crippling back pain and obvious emotional instability. Fascinated by the glamorous older couple but disturbed by their dysfunctions, Colin and Mary find themselves slowly drawn into sexual and emotional games that culminate in sudden violence. Directed by Paul Schrader, The Comfort of Strangers was adapted by playwright Harold Pinter from the novel by Ian McEwan. Richardson previously starred in Patty Hearst, Schrader's portrait of the newspaper heiress-turned-terrorist. ~ Brian J. Dillard, All Movie Guide

Christopher Walken - Robert
Rupert Everett - Colin
Natasha Richardson - Mary
Helen Mirren - Caroline
Manfredi Aliquo - Concierge

Working from a script by Harold Pinter, Paul Schrader directed Helen Mirren, Christopher Walken, and Natasha Richardson in the mystery The Comfort of Strangers. The film arrives on DVD with a standard full-frame transfer. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Stereo. Supplemental materials include the theatrical trailer and information on the cast and crew. This is an inexpensive disc that will be worthwhile for any fan of Schrader's unique talent. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide