Rowing with the Wind
Originally released in 1988. Rowing with the Wind is a horror/drama film. directed by Gonzalo Suárez.
Starring Hugh Grant, Lizzy McInnerny, and Valentine Pelka
Synopsis
In the summer of 1816, Percy Shelley, his mistress Mary, and her stepsister Claire visit Lord Byron at Lake Geneva. Byron challenges each to write a horror story, and Mary begins her novel, Frankenstein. She imagines the monster becoming real, and for the next six years, as tragedy befalls those around her, she believes the personification of her imagination is the cause. Against this backdrop, Claire has Byron's baby then is estranged from him and barred from her daughter. Byron and Percy continue their friendship, the one self-centered and decadent, the other wildly idealistic. The Shelleys take up residence near Pisa.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 19, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (31 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
Production
Director
Top Cast
Hugh Grant
as Lord Byron
Lizzy McInnerny
as Mary Shelley
Valentine Pelka
as Percy Bysshe Shelley
Elizabeth Hurley
as Claire Clairmont
José Luis Gómez
as Polidori
Aitana Sánchez-Gijón
as Teresa Guiccioli
Bibiana Fernández
as Fornarina
Virginia Mataix
as Elisa
Ronan Vibert
as Fletcher
José Carlos Rivas
as Criatura
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rowing with the Wind about?
In the summer of 1816, Percy Shelley, his mistress Mary, and her stepsister Claire visit Lord Byron at Lake Geneva. Byron challenges each to write a horror story, and Mary begins her novel, Franken...
Who directed Rowing with the Wind?
Rowing with the Wind was directed by Gonzalo Suárez.
How long is Rowing with the Wind?
Rowing with the Wind has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Rowing with the Wind released?
Rowing with the Wind was released on September 19, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rowing with the Wind?
The main cast of Rowing with the Wind includes Hugh Grant, Lizzy McInnerny, Valentine Pelka, Elizabeth Hurley, José Luis Gómez.