In Greek Mythology, the Elysian Fields is a place of existence reserved for the souls of the most virtuous and heroic individuals. The Elysian Fields in this film are far from that. It is an escort service for which Byron Tiller, played by Andy Garcia, joined because he desperately needed a job. Byron, a writer, could not get his work published. As an escort, he became intimate with Andrea Allcott, the wife of a renowned author Tobias Allcott, played by James Coburn. Tobias, who is much older than Andrea, and in very poor health, in fact, he is dying, is aware of the intimacy between Byron and his wife, and even approves of it. Tobias is having difficulty writing his last book and strikes a deal with Byron to co-author his last book with him, which Byron agrees. Byron, however, writes the book. Byron's wife, Dena, who dearly loves Byron, is unaware of any of this, i.e., that he works for an escort service and is intimately involved with Andrea Allcott.Byron writes the book. And what happens when Tobias dies is what makes the Elysian Fields seem more like the dark bowels of Hades.Andy Garcia is outstanding as Byron, and James Coburn is excellent as Tobias. Mick Jagger puts in a very good performance as the owner of The Elysian Fields. And the supporting cast is superb.This is a tense film which will hold your interest throughout.