Very loosely adapted from Pat Barker’s 1982 novel Union Street
Pushed into poverty and forced to put his aging father in a low-end home, Stanley confronts his pride and asks Iris to teach him how to read and write. Stanley & Iris
Robert De Niro as Stanley Cox and Jane Fonda as Iris King Very loosely adapted from Pat Barker’s 1982 novel
Using the kitchen table as a classroom, their nightly lessons cause a deep, authentic romance to slowly blossom. ✨ Critical & Cultural Significance STANLEY & IRIS (1990) | Official Trailer | Amazon MGM She meets Stanley Cox, a hard-working cafeteria cook
Iris King is a grieving widow raising two children on a tight budget while working at a baked goods factory. She meets Stanley Cox, a hard-working cafeteria cook at the same factory, after he steps in to help her when her purse is stolen.
Stanley & Iris (1990) is a touching romantic drama that personalizes the heavy social issue of adult illiteracy. Directed by Martin Ritt , the film is notable as his final feature before his death later that same year. 🎬 Core Overview Martin Ritt
