The Portrait of a Lady (1996)
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.
Director: Jane Campion
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 144 min
Release Date: October 17, 1996
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
- Viggo Mortensen - Caspar Goodwood
Screenplay
- Laura Jones (Screenplay)
- Henry James (Novel)
Music: Wojciech Kilar
Cinematography: Stuart Dryburgh
Editing: Veronika Jenet
Production: Propaganda Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Country: Italy, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: Italiano, English
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: en
Themes
Platonic Love and Silent Suffering
Keywords
friendship, based on novel or book, intellectual, manipulation, europe, money, american, art, rich, woman director, 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Portrait of a Lady about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Portrait of a Lady?
- The Portrait of a Lady was directed by Jane Campion.
- Who stars in The Portrait of a Lady?
- The Portrait of a Lady stars Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, Mary-Louise Parker, Christian Bale, Shelley Winters.
- How long is The Portrait of a Lady?
- The Portrait of a Lady has a runtime of 2h 24m (144 minutes).
- What genre is The Portrait of a Lady?
- The Portrait of a Lady is a Drama, Romance film.
- How much did The Portrait of a Lady gross?
- The Portrait of a Lady grossed $4M worldwide.
- Where was The Portrait of a Lady produced?
- The Portrait of a Lady was produced in Italy, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Portrait of a Lady?
- The themes of The Portrait of a Lady include: Platonic Love and Silent Suffering.