Dangerous Beauty
"Born without privilege. Bound by tradition. She found the courage to follow her heart."
Originally released in 1998. Dangerous Beauty is a drama/romance film. directed by Marshall Herskovitz.
Starring Catherine McCormack, Rufus Sewell, and Oliver Platt
Synopsis
Veronica is brilliant, gifted and beautiful, but the handsome aristocrat she loves, Marco Venier, cannot marry her because she is penniless and of questionable family. So Veronica's mother, Paola, teaches her to become a courtesan, one of the exotic companions favored by the richest and most powerful Venetian men. Veronica courageously uses her charms to change destiny -- and to give herself a chance at true love.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 20, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (290 votes)
Box Office
$4.6M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Catherine McCormack
as Veronica Franco
Rufus Sewell
as Marco Venier
Oliver Platt
as Maffio Venier
Fred Ward
as Domenico Venier
Naomi Watts
as Giulia De Lezze
Jacqueline Bisset
as Paola Franco
Moira Kelly
as Beatrice Venier
Jeroen Krabbé
as Pietro Venier
Joanna Cassidy
as Laura Venier
Melina Kanakaredes
as Livia
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $4,553,271
Production Companies
- Bedford Falls Productions
- Regency Enterprises
- Arnon Milchan Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dangerous Beauty about?
Veronica is brilliant, gifted and beautiful, but the handsome aristocrat she loves, Marco Venier, cannot marry her because she is penniless and of questionable family. So Veronica's mother, Paola, ...
Who directed Dangerous Beauty?
Dangerous Beauty was directed by Marshall Herskovitz.
How long is Dangerous Beauty?
Dangerous Beauty has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Dangerous Beauty released?
Dangerous Beauty was released on February 20, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dangerous Beauty?
The main cast of Dangerous Beauty includes Catherine McCormack, Rufus Sewell, Oliver Platt, Fred Ward, Naomi Watts.
Is Dangerous Beauty worth watching?
Dangerous Beauty has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 290 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.