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The Portrait of a Lady

Show Type: Movie
Language: English
Genre: Romance, Drama

    Show description

    When free-spirited heiress Elizabeth Archer, played by Oscar winner Nicole Kidman, comes to Europe from America she finds herself strangely drawn to art collector Gilbert Osmond (Oscar nominee John Malkovich). The two are soon married, but it's not long before Elizabeth uncovers the diabolical scheme of Gilbert and his lover to strip her of her fortune. Oscar winner Jane Campion directs this stunning adaptation of Henry James' novel with superb performances and an all-star cast, including Christian Bale, Viggo Mortensen, Oscar winner Shelley Winters and Barbara Hershey.

    Show Details

    Cast Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, Mary-Louise Parker, Martin Donovan
    Director Jane Campion
    Writer Laura Jones
    Produced By Steve Golin, Monty Montgomery
    Music By Wojciech Kilar
    Release Date 17 January 1997 (USA)
    IMDB Rating 5.8/10
    Nominated For Oscar in 1997 for Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Barbara Hershey, Best Costume Design: Janet Patterson; Golden Globe in 1997 for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: Barbara Hershey
    Trivia Barbara Hershey played the role instead, and received her first Academy Award nomination for her performance.

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