The Portrait of a Lady
1996•PG-13•2h 24m•5.9•Released
DramaRomance
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
Revenue
$20M
Languages
Italian, English
Studio
Propaganda Films
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
Martin Donovan
Ralph Touchett
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Bob Bantling
Catherine Zago
Mother Superior
Alessandra Vanzi
Nun #2
Valentina Cervi
Pansy Osmond
Production
Company
Propaganda Films
Company
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Producer
Steve Golin
Producer
Monty Montgomery
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