The Portrait of a Lady (1996)

  • PG-13
  • 12/24/1996 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 2h 24m

Based on the Novel by Henry James.

Overview

Ms. Isabel Archer isn't afraid to challenge societal norms. Impressed by her free spirit, her kindhearted cousin writes her into his fatally ill father's will. Suddenly rich and independent, Isabelle ventures into the world, along the way befriending a cynical intellectual and romancing an art enthusiast. However, the advantage of her affluence is called into question when she realizes the extent to which her money colors her relationships.

Jane Campion

Director

Laura Jones

Screenplay

Henry James

Novel

Cast

Nicole Kidman's headshot

Nicole Kidman

Isabel Archer
John Malkovich's headshot

John Malkovich

Gilbert Osmond
Barbara Hershey's headshot

Barbara Hershey

Madame Serena Merle
Mary-Louise Parker's headshot

Mary-Louise Parker

Henrietta Stackpole
Christian Bale's headshot

Christian Bale

Edward Rosier
Shelley Winters's headshot

Shelley Winters

Mrs. Touchett
Richard E. Grant's headshot

Richard E. Grant

Lord Warburton
Shelley Duvall's headshot

Shelley Duvall

Countess Gemini

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