
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus(2006)
“A love story.”
Overview
In 1958 New York Diane Arbus is a housewife and mother who works as an assistant to her husband, a photographer employed by her wealthy parents. Respectable though her life is, she cannot help but feel uncomfortable in her privileged world. One night, a new neighbor catches Diane's eye, and the enigmatic man inspires her to set forth on the path to discovering her own artistry.
Director
Steven Shainberg
Studio
Iron Film
Budget
$17M
Revenue
$2M
Cast

Nicole Kidman
as Diane Arbus

Robert Downey Jr.
as Lionel Sweeney

Ty Burrell
as Allan Arbus

Harris Yulin
as David Nemerov

Jane Alexander
as Gertrude Nemerov

Emmy Clarke
as Grace Arbus

Genevieve McCarthy
as Sophie Arbus

Boris McGiver
as Jack Henry

Marceline Hugot
as Tippa Henry
Mary Duffy
as Althea

Emily Bergl
as Allan's New Assistant

Gwendolyn Bucci
as Dominatrix
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2006
Runtime
2h 2m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$17M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Iron Film • Pressman Film • River Road Entertainment
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In 1958 New York Diane Arbus is a housewife and mother who works as an assistant to her husband, a photographer employed by her wealthy parents. Respectable though her life is, she cannot help but feel uncomfortable in her privileged world. One night, a new neighbor catches Diane's eye, and the enigmatic man inspires her to set forth on the path to discovering her own artistry.
Who directed Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus?▼
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus was directed by Steven Shainberg and released in 2006. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus?▼
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
Who stars in Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus?▼
The cast of Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus includes Nicole Kidman as Diane Arbus, Robert Downey Jr. as Lionel Sweeney, Ty Burrell as Allan Arbus, Harris Yulin as David Nemerov, Jane Alexander as Gertrude Nemerov and more.
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