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Cousin Bette (1998)

Overview

ComedyDramaRomance

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.

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based on novel or bookparis, franceloverevenge19th centurybalzaccourtesanspinsterseamstress
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Director

Des McAnuff

ReleasedJun 12, 1998
Runtime1h 48m
StatusReleased
Revenue$1.3M
Fox Searchlight Pictures

Top Cast

Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange

Cousin Bette

Elisabeth Shue

Elisabeth Shue

Jenny Cadine

Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins

Cesar Crevel

Hugh Laurie

Hugh Laurie

Baron Hector Hulot

Kelly Macdonald

Kelly Macdonald

Hortense Hulot

Toby Stephens

Toby Stephens

Victorin Hulot

John Benfield

John Benfield

Dr. Bianchon

Geraldine Chaplin

Geraldine Chaplin

Adeline

Paul Bandey

Paul Bandey

Priest

Laura Fraser

Laura Fraser

Mariette

John Sessions

John Sessions

Musical Director

Philip Jackson

Philip Jackson

De Wissembourg

Toby Jones

Toby Jones

Gentleman in Cafe des Artistes

Kenneth Jay

Kenneth Jay

Gentlemen in Cafe des Artistes

Simon McBurney

Simon McBurney

Vauvinet

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Cousin Bette (1998) Theatrical Trailer - Elsabeth Shue, Jessica Lange, Kelly Macdonald, Bob Hoskins

Cousin Bette (1998) Theatrical Trailer - Elsabeth Shue, Jessica Lange, Kelly Macdonald, Bob Hoskins

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