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8 December 1995 (USA) moreTagline:
Are you free tonight? morePlot:
This is the story of the lovely Kate Swallow and the loves of her life. At the start she is with Alec Bolton... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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A bit love story, comedy, drama... A story of liberation. more (6 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Christopher Walken | ... | Vanni Corso | |
| Carole Bouquet | ... | Kate Swallow | |
| Jonathan Pryce | ... | Alec Bolton | |
| Sheila Hancock | ... | Judith | |
| Anna Manahan | ... | Bianca | |
| Fernando Guillén Cuervo | ... | Ángel | |
| Tom Wilkinson | ... | Bob | |
| Marisa Benlloch | ... | Carmen | |
| Paul Bentall | ... | Drunken Man | |
| Bhasker Patel | ... | Jaboul | |
| Roger Brierley | ... | Barrister | |
| Allan Corduner | ... | Dinner Guest | |
| Marian McLoughlin | ... | Dinner Guest | |
| Miguel De Ángel | ... | Spanish Taxi Driver | |
| Christopher Driscoll | ... | Policeman |
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Astucias de mujer (Spain)D'une femme à l'autre (France)
Liebe und andere Geschäfte (Germany)
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Rated R for language and some sexuality.Parents Guide:
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Iceland:L | Australia:M | Australia:MA (DVD rating) | South Korea:18 | Germany:12 | UK:15 | USA:RFun Stuff
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Christopher Walken says the role of Vanni Corso in this movie is more like himself than any other character he's ever played. moreFAQ
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I just finished watching A Business Affair, and I am not displeased with the movie. It was enjoyable. I don't think it's fair to call it a comedy as it wasn't a very funny movie. It was more light hearted (and sometimes heavy hearted) drama.
Christopher Walken was superb. As usual. But despite top billing, he's not the main character.
Carol Bouquet, as the lead character, was marvelous. I enjoyed her portrayal of a modern woman who struggles with some old problems. She's held down by an egotistical husband (Jonathan Pryce) until she is swept away (in an exciting, and all too plausible affair) by Christopher Walken, her husband's publisher.
There is enough heart wrenching done during the affair portion of the movie to show you that each character is all too human. And while we may not identify or approve of what each character ends up doing, I think we can understand it.
By the end... some mistakes are repeated (sometimes unexpectedly) by a character I was rooting for. And while it wasn't the ending I would have chosen, it was a "right" ending. Because this is a movie about a woman, and her life and career... it's not about my favorite actor, who once again doesn't get the happy ending.
I'm surprised at the low ratings this movie has gotten here. I'd say it's because so many people want to see Christopher Walken playing a psychopath, and don't get into this type of human drama. But I'd be guessing at that. If you expect some blood or fangs, then pass this up. Because here, Christopher Walken is very good in a very human story. Give it a chance.