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

A bit love story, comedy, drama... A story of liberation.

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.