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The Portrait of a Lady
The Portrait of a Lady
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The Portrait of a Lady

1996
2h 24m
Drama
Romance

Status

Released

Release

1996

Runtime

2h 24m

Where to Watch

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Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
2h 24m
Oct 17, 1996
Languages
Italian
English
Director
Jane Campion
Jane Campion
Production
Propaganda Films
Propaganda Films
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Production Countries
Italy
Turkey
United Kingdom
United States of America

Top Cast

22 Cast Members

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

Isabel Archer

John Malkovich

John Malkovich

Gilbert Osmond

Barbara Hershey

Barbara Hershey

Madame Serena Merle

Mary-Louise Parker

Mary-Louise Parker

Henrietta Stackpole

Christian Bale

Christian Bale

Edward Rosier

Shelley Winters

Shelley Winters

Mrs. Touchett

Richard E. Grant

Richard E. Grant

Lord Warburton

Shelley Duvall

Shelley Duvall

Countess Gemini

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Mr. Touchett

Viggo Mortensen

Viggo Mortensen

Caspar Goodwood

Martin Donovan

Martin Donovan

Ralph Touchett

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Bob Bantling

Catherine Zago

Catherine Zago

Mother Superior

Alessandra Vanzi

Alessandra Vanzi

Nun #2

Valentina Cervi

Valentina Cervi

Pansy Osmond

Pat Roach

Pat Roach

Strongman

Amy Lindsay

Amy Lindsay

Miss Molyneux #1

Katherine Anne Porter

Katherine Anne Porter

Miss Molyneux #2

Eddy Seager

Strongman's Spruiker

Emanuele Carucci Viterbi

Emanuele Carucci Viterbi

Roccanera Butler

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