The Portrait of a Lady(1996)
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.
Director
Jane Campion
Studio
Propaganda Films
Revenue
$4M
Cast
Nicole Kidman
as Isabel Archer
John Malkovich
as Gilbert Osmond
Barbara Hershey
as Madame Serena Merle
Mary-Louise Parker
as Henrietta Stackpole
Christian Bale
as Edward Rosier
Shelley Winters
as Mrs. Touchett
Richard E. Grant
as Lord Warburton
Shelley Duvall
as Countess Gemini
John Gielgud
as Mr. Touchett
Viggo Mortensen
as Caspar Goodwood
Martin Donovan
as Ralph Touchett
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
as Bob Bantling
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
2h 24m
Language
Italian
Rating
6 / 10
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Propaganda Films • PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
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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.
Who directed The Portrait of a Lady?▼
The Portrait of a Lady was directed by Jane Campion and released in 1996. It is a drama, romance film.
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The Portrait of a Lady has a runtime of 2 hours and 24 minutes (144 minutes total).
Who stars in The Portrait of a Lady?▼
The cast of The Portrait of a Lady includes Nicole Kidman as Isabel Archer, John Malkovich as Gilbert Osmond, Barbara Hershey as Madame Serena Merle, Mary-Louise Parker as Henrietta Stackpole, Christian Bale as Edward Rosier and more.
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