Cousin Bette (1998)

5.5/10 108 min Comedy Drama Romance

Overview

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.

Cast

Jessica Lange

Cousin Bette

Elisabeth Shue

Jenny Cadine

Bob Hoskins

Cesar Crevel

Hugh Laurie

Baron Hector Hulot

Kelly Macdonald

Hortense Hulot

Toby Stephens

Victorin Hulot

John Benfield

Dr. Bianchon

Geraldine Chaplin

Adeline

Paul Bandey

Priest

Laura Fraser

Mariette

John Sessions

Musical Director

Philip Jackson

De Wissembourg

Toby Jones

Gentleman in Cafe des Artistes

Kenneth Jay

Gentlemen in Cafe des Artistes

Simon McBurney

Vauvinet

Heathcote Williams

Nucingen

Jefferson Mays

Stidmann

Aden Young

Wenceslas

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