friendship,based on novel or book,intellectual,manipulation,europe,money,american,art,rich,woman director,19th century

The Portrait of a Lady (1996)

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Based on the Novel by Henry James.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Jane Campion
  • Profile picture of Nicole Kidman
    Isabel Archer Nicole Kidman
  • Profile picture of John Malkovich
    Gilbert Osmond John Malkovich
  • Profile picture of Barbara Hershey
    Madame Serena Merle Barbara Hershey
  • Profile picture of Mary-Louise Parker
    Henrietta Stackpole Mary-Louise Parker
  • Profile picture of Christian Bale
    Edward Rosier Christian Bale
  • Profile picture of Shelley Winters
    Mrs. Touchett Shelley Winters
  • Profile picture of Richard E. Grant
    Lord Warburton Richard E. Grant
  • Profile picture of Shelley Duvall
    Countess Gemini Shelley Duvall

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Keywords

  • friendship
  • based on novel or book
  • intellectual
  • manipulation
  • europe
  • money
  • american
  • art
  • rich
  • woman director
  • 19th century