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Dangerous Beauty (1998)

R  111 min  -  Biography | Drama | Romance   -  20 February 1998 (USA)
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A Venetian courtesan becomes a hero to her city, but later becomes the target of an inquisition by the Church for witchcraft.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Catherine McCormack ...
Rufus Sewell ...
Oliver Platt ...
Fred Ward ...
Domenico Venier
Naomi Watts ...
Giulia De Lezze
Moira Kelly Moira Kelly ...
Beatrice Venier
Jacqueline Bisset ...
Paola Franco
Jeroen Krabbé ...
Pietro Venier
Joanna Cassidy ...
Laura Venier
Melina Kanakaredes ...
Livia
Daniel Lapaine ...
Serafino Franco
Justine Miceli ...
Elena Franco
Jake Weber ...
Simon Dutton Simon Dutton ...
Minister Ramberti
Grant Russell Grant Russell ...
Francesco Martenengo
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Storyline

In 16th century Venice, courtesans enjoy unique privileges: dressed richly in red, they read, compose poetry and music, and discuss affairs of state with the men who govern the Republic. When Veronica Franco comes of age, she cannot marry Marco Venier, whom she loves, because she is well born but penniless. Her choice: cloister or courtesan. She steels her heart, and with beauty and intelligence becomes the best. She's a heroine when she helps convince France to aid Venice in war with Turkey, but when plague descends, the Church charges her with witchcraft. At her inquisition, she must match wits with an old rival, speak for all women, and call courage from Venier. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Courtesan | Inquisition | Witchcraft | Plague | 16th Century  | See more »

Taglines:

A life without compromise. See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some scenes of strong sexuality, and for nudity and language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

The Honest Courtesan See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$105,989 (USA) (22 February 1998) (5 Screens)

Gross:

$4,530,929 (USA) (5 July 1998)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The alternate title for this movie, "The Honest Courtesan", comes from the term 'cortigiana onesta' which denoted a courtesan who, while sex may or may not have been part of her obligations, was paid mainly to be a companion for intellectual stimulation and/or her poetic or musical talent. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Veronica and Marco are in the gondola, Marco's arm is alternately up/down between shots. See more »

Quotes

Veronica Franco: If I were yours alone, your property, chaste and silent, you would soon tire of me.
Marco Venier: You're wrong!
Veronica Franco: Am I?
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Soundtracks

"Zorzi"
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