Dangerous Beauty
1998, Film, 111 min, Biography, Drama, Romance, English, United States, MoviePedia score 69
Born without privilege. Bound by tradition. She found the courage to follow her heart.
Veronica is brilliant, gifted and beautiful, but the handsome aristocrat she loves, Marco Venier, cannot marry her because she is penniless and of questionable family. So Veronica's mother, Paola, teaches her to become a courtesan, one of the exotic companions favored by the richest and most powerful Venetian men. Veronica courageously uses her charms to change destiny -- and to give herself a chance at true love.
Directed by Marshall Herskovitz
Cast
- Catherine McCormack as Veronica Franco
- Rufus Sewell as Marco Venier
- Oliver Platt as Maffio Venier
- Fred Ward as Domenico Venier
- Naomi Watts as Giulia De Lezze
- Moira Kelly as Beatrice Venier
- Jacqueline Bisset as Paola Franco
- Jeroen Krabbé as Pietro Venier
- Joanna Cassidy as Laura Venier
- Melina Kanakaredes as Livia
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