Cousin Bette
1998, Film, 108 min, Comedy, Drama, Romance, English, United States, MoviePedia score 61
Lust. Greed. Murder. Some things never go out of style.
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.
Directed by Des McAnuff
Cast
- Jessica Lange as Bette
- Elisabeth Shue as Jenny Cadine
- Bob Hoskins as Crevel
- Geraldine Chaplin as Adeline
- John Benfield as Dr. Bianchon
- Hugh Laurie as Hector
- Paul Bandey as Priest
- Laura Fraser as Mariette
- Toby Stephens as Victorin
- Kelly Macdonald as Hortense
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