Dangerous Beauty (1998) 7.0
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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Dangerous Beauty (1998) 7.0
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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| Catherine McCormack | ... | ||
| Rufus Sewell | ... | ||
| Oliver Platt | ... | ||
| Fred Ward | ... |
Domenico Venier
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| Naomi Watts | ... |
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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| Daniel Lapaine | ... |
Serafino Franco
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| Justine Miceli | ... |
Elena Franco
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| Jake Weber | ... | ||
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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>
This particular movie was lost in the shuffle somewhere but I am certainly glad I found it. Catherine McCormack (Braveheart) portrays an innocent girl, that loses in love so decides to do what she has to do just to have him any way possible. It's a very backwards Cinderella. A good girl that falls in love with a "prince" (he's from a family with a title and she's not) but will true love prevail? Rufus Sewell is to die for, the sexiest and most talented actor to come our way in years. The rest of the fine cast Oliver Platt, Moira Kelly, Naomi Watts, Fred Ward and Jacqueline Bisset are very convincing in their portrayals of these period characters. I have had every single one of my friends watch it and they all have enjoyed it as much as I have. The music is fantastic and we even get a short history lesson. With this sensational cast, the storyline that is based on actual poetry books from a Courtisan, it really is my favorite historical romance of all time. Take the time to find this rare gem and see it as soon as possible.