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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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Cast
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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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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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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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(USA) See more »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)Company Credits
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Marco Venier: You're wrong!
Veronica Franco: Am I?
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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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Connections
Featured in "Siskel & Ebert: Palmetto/Senseless/Dangerous Beauty/Mrs. Dalloway/Nil by Mouth/Live Flesh" (1998) See more »
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