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Cousin Bette
Cousin Bette

Cousin Bette

Lust. Greed. Murder. Some things never go out of style.

Genres

ComedyDramaRomance

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In 19th century Paris, Bette Fischer, a poor and homely spinster, forms an alliance with the seductive courtesan Valerie Marneffe to orchestrate revenge on her handsome and wealthy relatives.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$1295194

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

108 mins

Rating

5.7/10

Release Date

12 June 1998

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange

Cousin Bette

Elisabeth Shue

Elisabeth Shue

Jenny Cadine

Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins

Cesar Crevel

Hugh Laurie

Hugh Laurie

Baron Hector Hulot

Kelly Macdonald

Kelly Macdonald

Hortense Hulot

Toby Stephens

Toby Stephens

Victorin Hulot

John Benfield

John Benfield

Dr. Bianchon

Geraldine Chaplin

Geraldine Chaplin

Adeline

Paul Bandey

Paul Bandey

Priest

Laura Fraser

Laura Fraser

Mariette

John Sessions

John Sessions

Musical Director

Philip Jackson

Philip Jackson

De Wissembourg

Toby Jones

Toby Jones

Gentleman in Cafe des Artistes

Kenneth Jay

Kenneth Jay

Gentlemen in Cafe des Artistes

Simon McBurney

Simon McBurney

Vauvinet

Heathcote Williams

Heathcote Williams

Nucingen

Jefferson Mays

Jefferson Mays

Stidmann

Aden Young

Aden Young

Wenceslas

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