The Portrait of a Lady

Oct 17, 1996

2h 24m

★ 6.0

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.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Propaganda Films

PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

The Portrait of a Lady Trailers

Cast

Isabel Archer

Nicole Kidman

Gilbert Osmond

John Malkovich

Madame Serena Merle

Barbara Hershey

Henrietta Stackpole

Mary-Louise Parker

Edward Rosier

Christian Bale

Mrs. Touchett

Shelley Winters

Lord Warburton

Richard E. Grant

Countess Gemini

Shelley Duvall

Mr. Touchett

John Gielgud

Caspar Goodwood

Viggo Mortensen

Ralph Touchett

Martin Donovan

Bob Bantling

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

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