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
Writer:
Laura Jones
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Nicole Kidman as Isabel Archer |
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John Malkovich as Gilbert Osmond |
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Barbara Hershey as Madame Serena Merle |
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Mary-Louise Parker as Henrietta Stackpole |
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Christian Bale as Edward Rosier |
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Shelley Winters as Mrs. Touchett |
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Richard E. Grant as Lord Warburton |
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Shelley Duvall as Countess Gemini |
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John Gielgud as Mr. Touchett |
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Viggo Mortensen as Caspar Goodwood |
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Martin Donovan as Ralph Touchett |
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Roger Ashton-Griffiths as Bob Bantling |
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Catherine Zago as Mother Superior |
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Alessandra Vanzi as Nun #2 |
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Valentina Cervi as Pansy Osmond |
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Pat Roach as Strongman |
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Amy Lindsay as Miss Molyneux #1 |
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Katherine Anne Porter as Miss Molyneux #2 |
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Eddy Seager as Strongman's Spruiker |
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Emanuele Carucci Viterbi as Roccanera Butler |
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Francesca Bartellini as Isabel's Maid |
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Achille Brugnini as Footman At Ballroom |
| Directing | Jane Campion | Director |
| Writing | Laura Jones | Screenplay |
| Writing | Henry James | Novel |
| Crew | Massimo Biondi | Transportation Coordinator |
| Sound | Wojciech Kilar | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Stuart Dryburgh | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Veronika Jenet | Editor |
| Production | Johanna Ray | Casting |
| Art | Janet Patterson | Production Design |
| Art | Martin Childs | Supervising Art Director |
| Art | Mark Raggett | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Janet Patterson | Costume Design |
| Production | Ann Wingate | Co-Producer |
| Production | Mark Turnbull | Associate Producer |
| Production | Heidrun Reshöft | Associate Producer |
| Production | Monty Montgomery | Producer |
| Production | Steve Golin | Producer |
| Production | Ute Leonhardt | Associate Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Magdalen Gaffney | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Amanda Knight | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Peter Swords King | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ken Lintott | Makeup Artist |
| Lighting | Jim Smart | Electrician |
| Art | Peter Long | Title Designer |