Coleman Silk is a man who, throughout his life, has been a master of deception and self-reinvention. As a promising college student, Coleman's first love, Steena, is shattered by a secret. Years later, as an esteemed professor, his career is ruined by false accusations.

Now as he embarks on a scandalous affair with the mysterious Faunia, Coleman experiences an erotic reawakening that carries him back to the past. But with his resurrected passion also comes the threat of danger from Faunia's ex-husband, and Coleman is faced with the imperative to expose his true identity before it is too late.

Directed by
Robert Benton

Cast
Anthony Hopkins - Dr Coleman Silk
Nicole Kidman - Faunia Farley
Ed Harris - Lester Farley
Gary Sinise - Nathan Zuckerman
Wentworth Miller - Young Coleman
Jacinda Barrett - Steena Paulsson
Harry J Lennix - Mr Silk
Clark Gregg Nelson - Primus
Anna Deavere Smith - Mrs Silk

Production Co.
Cinerenta
Stone Village Pictures
Lakeshore Records

Produced by
Ron Bozman
Andre Lamal
Bob Weinstein

Studio
Miramax Films

Writer
Philip Roth
Nicholas Meyer

Music
Rachel Portman