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The Portrait of a Lady

PG-13

1996

144 minutes

DramaRomance

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.

Top Cast

Nicole Kidman headshot

Nicole Kidman

Isabel Archer

John Malkovich headshot

John Malkovich

Gilbert Osmond

Barbara Hershey headshot

Barbara Hershey

Madame Serena Merle

Mary-Louise Parker headshot

Mary-Louise Parker

Henrietta Stackpole

Christian Bale headshot

Christian Bale

Edward Rosier

Shelley Winters headshot

Shelley Winters

Mrs. Touchett

Richard E. Grant headshot

Richard E. Grant

Lord Warburton

Shelley Duvall headshot

Shelley Duvall

Countess Gemini

John Gielgud headshot

John Gielgud

Mr. Touchett

Viggo Mortensen headshot

Viggo Mortensen

Caspar Goodwood

Martin Donovan headshot

Martin Donovan

Ralph Touchett

Roger Ashton-Griffiths headshot

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Bob Bantling

Catherine Zago headshot

Catherine Zago

Mother Superior

Alessandra Vanzi headshot

Alessandra Vanzi

Nun #2

Valentina Cervi headshot

Valentina Cervi

Pansy Osmond

Pat Roach headshot

Pat Roach

Strongman

Amy Lindsay headshot

Amy Lindsay

Miss Molyneux #1

Katherine Anne Porter headshot

Katherine Anne Porter

Miss Molyneux #2

Eddy Seager headshot

Eddy Seager

Strongman's Spruiker

Emanuele Carucci Viterbi headshot

Emanuele Carucci Viterbi

Roccanera Butler

Francesca Bartellini headshot

Francesca Bartellini

Isabel's Maid

Achille Brugnini headshot

Achille Brugnini

Footman At Ballroom