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Very loosely adapted from Pat Barker’s 1982 novel Union Street

A struggling widow falls in love with an illiterate short-order cook whom she teaches to read and write in her kitchen each night. YouTube·Amazon MGM Studios Stanley & Iris (1990) - You Talkin' To Me? Stanley & Iris

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 Very loosely adapted from Pat Barker’s 1982 novel

Iris notices peculiar behaviors from Stanley and realizes he is completely illiterate. After she innocently mentions this to his boss, Stanley is promptly fired over safety and liability concerns. Stanley & Iris