The Portrait of a Lady (1996)

10/17/1996 (IT) • 2h 24m

Drama, Romance

Based on the Novel by Henry James.

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.

Top Billed Cast

Nicole Kidman

Isabel Archer

John Malkovich

Gilbert Osmond

Barbara Hershey

Madame Serena Merle

Mary-Louise Parker

Henrietta Stackpole

Christian Bale

Edward Rosier

Shelley Winters

Mrs. Touchett

Richard E. Grant

Lord Warburton

Shelley Duvall

Countess Gemini

John Gielgud

Mr. Touchett


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$3,692,836.00

Keywords

friendship

based on novel or book

intellectual

manipulation

europe

money

american

art

rich

woman director

19th century

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