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Cousin Bette

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

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.

1h 48m1998RTMDb 5.5

ComedyDramaRomance

English

Crew and Cast

Des McAnuffDes McAnuffDirectorJessica LangeJessica LangeCousin BetteElisabeth ShueElisabeth ShueJenny CadineBob HoskinsBob HoskinsCesar CrevelHugh LaurieHugh LaurieBaron Hector HulotKelly MacdonaldKelly MacdonaldHortense HulotToby StephensToby StephensVictorin HulotJohn BenfieldJohn BenfieldDr. BianchonGeraldine ChaplinGeraldine ChaplinAdelinePaul BandeyPaul BandeyPriestLaura FraserLaura FraserMarietteJohn SessionsJohn SessionsMusical DirectorPhilip JacksonPhilip JacksonDe WissembourgToby JonesToby JonesGentleman in Cafe des ArtistesKenneth JayKenneth JayGentlemen in Cafe des ArtistesSimon McBurneySimon McBurneyVauvinetHeathcote WilliamsHeathcote WilliamsNucingenJefferson MaysJefferson MaysStidmannAden YoungAden YoungWenceslas

Storyline

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.

  • Fox Searchlight Pictures

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Info

Status
Released
Released
12 June 1998
Runtime
1h 48m
Rating
R
TMDB score
5.5 / 10 (47 votes)

Production

Director
Des McAnuff
Writers
Lynn Siefert, Honoré de Balzac, Susan Tarr
Studios
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America

Box Office

Revenue
$1.3M

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English