A Business Affair (1994)

This is the story of the lovely Kate Swallow and the loves of her life. At the start she is with Alec Bolton, a noted author, who discourages her when she wants to write a novel. Later she ... See full summary »

Director:

Charlotte Brandstrom

Writers:

Charlotte Brandstrom (story), Lucy Flannery (dialogue),

Stars:

Christopher Walken, Carole Bouquet, Jonathan Pryce

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

Storyline

This is the story of the lovely Kate Swallow and the loves of her life. At the start she is with Alec Bolton, a noted author, who discourages her when she wants to write a novel. Later she is swept off her feet by Alecs publisher, Vanni Corso, and leaves Alec for Vanni. She writes another novel and Vanni tells her he doesn't think the book will sell. Both of their actions are an indication of their vanity and fear of losing her.

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Plot Keywords:

female nudity | human relationship | based on book | independent film

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Taglines:

Moonlight In Vermont. Sleepless In Seattle. Lustful In London.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexuality

Details

Country:

UK France Germany Spain

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 December 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Astucias de mujer

Filming Locations:

England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canal+, Capella International, Castel Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Christopher Walken says the role of Vanni Corso in this movie is more like himself than any other character he's ever played.

User Reviews

Lovely

I think "A Business Affair" is a lovely nice film, that can be watched by the whole family, and you can't say that about many films in these times. It takes place in a great environment like London. Okay, it's a simple story about a woman between two men, but it's funny. Romeo and Juliet for example is also a simple story- two young people, who can't come together- but it's alway modern, and so it is with the problem of the choice of Mr. Right. And it's fine to see Mr. Walken in this part, he's doing great! And I think it's a insult to say, that it's "Euro trash" and the Europeans don't know how to make films like Hollywood. All American movies aren't masterpieces, just think about American pie or films like that...