# 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. The film premiered on May 4, 2003, on Showtime.

## 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

## Releases

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

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
| 2003 | Online Film & Television Association Awards | Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Helen Mirren | Nominated |
| 2003 | Online Film & Television Association Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Brian Dennehy | Nominated |
| 2003 | Online Film & Television Association Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Anne Bancroft | Nominated |
| 2003 | Online Film & Television Association Awards | Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Nominated |
| 2003 | Online Film & Television Association Awards | Best Costume Design in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Best Costume Design in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Nominated |
| 2003 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | Helen Mirren | Nominated |
| 2003 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | Anne Bancroft | Nominated |
| 2003 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special | Robert Allan Ackerman | Nominated |
| 2003 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Dona Granata and Gill Howard | Nominated |
| 2003 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie or Special (Dramatic Underscore) | John Altman | Nominated |
| 2004 | American Society of Cinematographers Awards | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Movies of the Week/Pilot (Basic or Pay) | Ashley Rowe | Nominated |
| 2004 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 2004 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television | Helen Mirren | Nominated |
| 2004 | Satellite Awards | Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television | Helen Mirren | Nominated |
| 2004 | Satellite Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television | Anne Bancroft | Nominated |
| 2004 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie | Anne Bancroft | Nominated |
| 2004 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie | Helen Mirren | Nominated |