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The Portrait of a Lady

Based on the Novel by Henry James.
1996 | 144m | English

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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.
Release Date: Oct 17, 1996
Director: Jane Campion
Writer: Laura Jones, Henry James
Genres: Drama, Romance
Keywords friendship, based on novel or book, intellectual, manipulation, europe, money, american, art, rich, woman director, 19th century
Production Companies Propaganda Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Box Office Revenue: $3,692,836
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025 (Update)
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
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
Viggo Mortensen Caspar Goodwood
Martin Donovan Ralph Touchett
Roger Ashton-Griffiths Bob Bantling
Catherine Zago Mother Superior
Alessandra Vanzi Nun #2
Valentina Cervi Pansy Osmond
Pat Roach Strongman
Amy Lindsay Miss Molyneux #1
Katherine Anne Porter Miss Molyneux #2
Eddy Seager Strongman's Spruiker
Emanuele Carucci Viterbi Roccanera Butler
Francesca Bartellini Isabel's Maid
Achille Brugnini Footman At Ballroom
Name Job
Veronika Jenet Editor
Johanna Ray Casting
Janet Patterson Costume Design, Production Design
Massimo Biondi Transportation Coordinator
Laura Jones Screenplay
Stuart Dryburgh Director of Photography
Mark Raggett Art Direction
Jim Smart Electrician
Jane Campion Director
Henry James Novel
Wojciech Kilar Original Music Composer
Martin Childs Supervising Art Director
Ken Lintott Makeup Artist
Magdalen Gaffney Makeup Artist
Peter Swords King Makeup Artist
Amanda Knight Makeup Artist
Name Title
Heidrun Reshöft Associate Producer
Mark Turnbull Associate Producer
Ann Wingate Co-Producer
Monty Montgomery Producer
Steve Golin Producer
Ute Leonhardt Associate Producer
Organization Category Person
Spirit Awards Best Supporting Actor Fred Ward Nominated
Cannes Film Festival Best Actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers Won
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