The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (2003 film)
# The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (2003 film)

The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone is a 2003 made-for-television romantic drama film and a remake of the 1961 film of the same name based on the 1950 novel of the same title by Tennessee Williams.

## Plot

The film follows the odyssey of Karen Stone, an actress who loses her husband to a heart attack. In Rome, she meets a contessa and another man with other romantic intentions and interests that have nothing to do with Mrs. Stone.

## Production

The screenplay was written by Martin Sherman, based on the Tennessee Williams novel. Variety noted that he "distills the essence of the story — a repressed woman’s sexual awakening — into a provocative piece that relies as much on visuals as it does narrative." The film was directed by Robert Allan Ackerman and produced by James Flynn and Morgan O'Sullivan. It was shot on location in Dublin and Rome. It is Bancroft's final film appearance.

### Cast

Sources:

* Helen Mirren — Karen Stone
* Olivier Martinez — Paolo di Lio
* Anne Bancroft — Contessa
* Brian Dennehy — Tom Stone
* Rodrigo Santoro — Young Man

## Nominations and awards

### Emmy Awards

The film received five 2003 Emmy Awards nominations, including

* Lead Actress: Helen Mirren
* Supporting Actress: Anne Bancroft
* Outstanding Music: John Altman
* Outstanding Directing: Robert Allan Ackerman
* Outstanding Costumes: Dona Granata (costume designer) and Gill Howard (assistant costume designer)

### Golden Globe Awards

* Nomination for Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
* Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television - Helen Mirren.

## Releases

It first aired in the United States on Showtime on May 4, 2003 and released on DVD by Showtime Entertainment in 2004.

