The Portrait of a Lady
With the help of a supportive cousin (Martin Donovan), one of the few headstrong, independent American women of the late 19th century (Nicole Kidman) spurns a lucrative marriage proposal in England only to be duped by a cunning friend (Barbara Hershey) into marrying a duplicitous heel (John Malkovich) in Italy. Jane Campion's revival of Henry James' deft classic makes for compelling viewing.
Year: 1996
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, Drama, Based on...
Country: UK
Director: Jane Campion
Starring: Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey
Duration: 144 Minutes
Rating: PG
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