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Dangerous Beauty (1998)
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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. Director:Marshall Herskovitz |
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| Rufus Sewell | ... | ||
| Oliver Platt | ... | ||
| Fred Ward | ... |
Domenico Venier
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Giulia De Lezze
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Moira Kelly | ... |
Beatrice Venier
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| Jacqueline Bisset | ... |
Paola Franco
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| Jeroen Krabbé | ... |
Pietro Venier
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| Joanna Cassidy | ... |
Laura Venier
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| Melina Kanakaredes | ... |
Livia
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Serafino Franco
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| Justine Miceli | ... |
Elena Franco
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Simon Dutton | ... |
Minister Ramberti
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Grant Russell | ... |
Francesco Martenengo
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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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A life without compromise. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for some scenes of strong sexuality, and for nudity and language See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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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)Company Credits
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King Henry: [He holds a dagger at her throat] You've heard the rumors, Veronica?
Veronica Franco: Yes, sire.
King Henry: The king's a pervert.
Veronica Franco: What do you really yearn for, King Henry?
King Henry: Tears.
Veronica Franco: Tears for whom?
King Henry: Your tears.
Veronica Franco: You yearn for my tears? I don't think so.
King Henry: Then what do I yearn for?
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in "Artificio Scientia La Selena"
Composed by Giorgio Mainiero
Per S. Naria Della Pace See more »
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During King Henry's visit, a monk is forcibly detained in an attempt to give Henry a paper. In reality, King Henry III was killed exactly so: a monk, under the subterfuge of giving Henry a private message, fatally stabbed him while whispering in his ear. See more »Goofs
Continuity: At the end of Veronica's sword fight with Maffeo, Veronica jumps into the gondolas. As she does so, she discards the black cape she already had thrown down on the staircase in both gondolas. See more »Quotes
Veronica Franco: What do you yearn for, King Henry?King Henry: [He holds a dagger at her throat] You've heard the rumors, Veronica?
Veronica Franco: Yes, sire.
King Henry: The king's a pervert.
Veronica Franco: What do you really yearn for, King Henry?
King Henry: Tears.
Veronica Franco: Tears for whom?
King Henry: Your tears.
Veronica Franco: You yearn for my tears? I don't think so.
King Henry: Then what do I yearn for?
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Connections
Referenced in "Siskel & Ebert: Deep Impact/Woo/Clockwatchers/Little Men/Artemisia/In Our Own Hands" (1998) See more »Soundtracks
"Ungaresca e saltarello"in "Artificio Scientia La Selena"
Composed by Giorgio Mainiero
Per S. Naria Della Pace See more »
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