The Portrait of a Lady (1996)

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Released:
1996-10-17

Overview:
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

Runtime:
2h 24min

Genre:
Drama, Romance

  • Cast:
  • Nicole Kidman
    as
    Isabel Archer
  • John Malkovich
    as
    Gilbert Osmond
  • Barbara Hershey
    as
    Madame Serena Merle
  • Mary-Louise Parker
    as
    Henrietta Stackpole
  • Christian Bale
    as
    Edward Rosier