Dangerous Beauty (1998)
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.
Director: Marshall Herskovitz
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: February 20, 1998
Cast
- Catherine McCormack - Veronica Franco
- Rufus Sewell - Marco Venier
- Oliver Platt - Maffio Venier
- Fred Ward - Domenico Venier
- Naomi Watts - Giulia De Lezze
- Jacqueline Bisset - Paola Franco
- Moira Kelly - Beatrice Venier
- Jeroen Krabbé - Pietro Venier
- Joanna Cassidy - Laura Venier
- Melina Kanakaredes - Livia
Screenplay
- Jeannine Dominy (Screenplay)
- Margaret Rosenthal (Book)
Music: George Fenton
Cinematography: Bojan Bazelli
Editing: Steven Rosenblum, Arthur Coburn
Production: Bedford Falls Productions, Regency Enterprises, Arnon Milchan Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $5M
Original Language: en
Keywords
venice, italy, inquisition, beauty, courtesan, 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dangerous Beauty about?
- 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.
- Who directed Dangerous Beauty?
- Dangerous Beauty was directed by Marshall Herskovitz.
- Who stars in Dangerous Beauty?
- Dangerous Beauty stars Catherine McCormack, Rufus Sewell, Oliver Platt, Fred Ward, Naomi Watts, Jacqueline Bisset.
- How long is Dangerous Beauty?
- Dangerous Beauty has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Dangerous Beauty?
- Dangerous Beauty is a Drama, Romance film.
- How much did Dangerous Beauty gross?
- Dangerous Beauty grossed $5M worldwide.
- Where was Dangerous Beauty produced?
- Dangerous Beauty was produced in United States of America.