movie. Also Baskin is only mentioned a few times in the book but makes up a major part of the film. Release Box office Ritt says he knew the film would be challenging commercially. "No one in middle America is wildly concerned about the dilemma of the artist," he said. The film performed poorly at the box office. Critical reception Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a rating of 56% based on 16 reviews. Accolades References External links 1983 films American romantic drama films 1980s English-language films Films scored by Leonard Rosenman Films set in Florida Films set in the 1920s Films set in the 1930s Films directed by Martin Ritt Universal Pictures films Biographical films about writers EMI Films films American biographical drama films 1980s American films