Studio: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Isabel Coixet
Theatrical Release: 8/8/2008
Home Video Release: 3/17/2009
Cast: Ben Kingsley, Deborah Harry, Dennis Hopper, Patricia Clarkson, Penelope Cruz, Peter Sarsgaard
Published ID: 913250
UPC: 043396274396,

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Plot: Adapted from author Philip Roth's novel {-The Dying Animal}, director Isabel Coixet's elegant tale of obsession explores the relationship between a highly respected professor (Ben Kingsley) and an impossibly gorgeous grad student (Penélope Cruz). As their relationship deepens, the professor finds his ego challenged by the girl's enchanting beauty. Dennis Hopper and Patricia Clarkson co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide