Cousin Bette (1998)

Cousin Bette (1998)

Lust. Greed. Murder. Some things never go out of style. 1998-06-12 United Kingdom, United States of America 108 Min. PG-13
5.7 43 votes

Overview

Cousin Bette is a poor and lonely seamstress, who, after the death of her prominent and wealthy sister, tries to ingratiate herself into lives of her brother-in-law, Baron Hulot, and her niece, Hortense Hulot. Failing to do so, she instead finds solace and company in a handsome young sculptor she saves from starvation. But the aspiring artist soon finds love in the arms of another woman, Hortense, leaving Bette a bitter spinster. Bette plots to take revenge on the family who turned her away and stole her only love. With the help of famed courtesan Jenny Cadine she slowly destroys the lives of those who have scorned her.

Cast

Jessica Lange is Cousin Bette
Cousin Bette
Elisabeth Shue is Jenny Cadine
Jenny Cadine
Bob Hoskins is Cesar Crevel
Cesar Crevel
Hugh Laurie is Baron Hector Hulot
Baron Hector Hulot
Kelly Macdonald is Hortense Hulot
Hortense Hulot
Toby Stephens is Victorin Hulot
Victorin Hulot
John Benfield is Dr. Bianchon
Dr. Bianchon
Paul Bandey is Priest
Laura Fraser is Mariette
Mariette
John Sessions is Musical Director
Musical Director
Philip Jackson is De Wissembourg
De Wissembourg