Cousin Bette (1998)

  • R
  • 06/12/1998 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama, Romance
  • 1h 48m

Lust. Greed. Murder. Some things never go out of style.

Overview

In 19th century Paris, Bette Fischer, a poor and homely spinster, forms an alliance with the seductive courtesan Valerie Marneffe to orchestrate revenge on her handsome and wealthy relatives.

Des McAnuff

Director

Lynn Siefert

Screenplay

Honoré de Balzac

Novel

Susan Tarr

Screenplay

Cast

Jessica Lange's headshot

Jessica Lange

Cousin Bette
Elisabeth Shue's headshot

Elisabeth Shue

Jenny Cadine
Bob Hoskins's headshot

Bob Hoskins

Cesar Crevel
Hugh Laurie's headshot

Hugh Laurie

Baron Hector Hulot
Kelly Macdonald's headshot

Kelly Macdonald

Hortense Hulot
Toby Stephens's headshot

Toby Stephens

Victorin Hulot
John Benfield's headshot

John Benfield

Dr. Bianchon
Geraldine Chaplin's headshot

Geraldine Chaplin

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