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Dangerous Beauty (1998) -- A Venetian courtesan becomes a hero to her city, but later becomes the target of an inquisition by the Church for witchcraft.

Overview

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Writers (WGA):
Margaret Rosenthal (book)
Jeannine Dominy (written by)
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Release Date:
20 February 1998 (USA) more
Tagline:
Passion. Seduction. Betrayal. A Scandalous Love Story. more
Plot:
A Venetian courtesan becomes a hero to her city, but later becomes the target of an inquisition by the Church for witchcraft. full summary | add synopsis
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User Comments:
Brilliant - Bravo! Last 10 minutes is superb. more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Catherine McCormack ... Veronica Franco

Rufus Sewell ... Marco Venier

Oliver Platt ... Maffio Venier

Fred Ward ... Domenico Venier

Naomi Watts ... Giulia De Lezze

Moira Kelly ... Beatrice Venier

Jacqueline Bisset ... Paola Franco
Jeroen Krabbé ... Pietro Venier

Joanna Cassidy ... Laura Venier

Melina Kanakaredes ... Livia

Daniel Lapaine ... Serafino Franco

Justine Miceli ... Elena Franco

Jake Weber ... King Henry
Simon Dutton ... Minister Ramberti
Grant Russell ... Francesco Martenengo
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Honest Courtesan (UK) (USA) (working title)
A Destiny of Her Own (Australia)
Courtesan (USA) (working title)
Venice (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for some scenes of strong sexuality, and for nudity and language.
Runtime:
111 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital

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Trivia:
During King Henry's visit, a monk is forcibly detained in an attempt to give Henry a paper. In reality, King Henry III was killed exactly so: a monk, under the subterfuge of giving Henry a private message, fatally stabbed him while whispering in his ear. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Marco's hand in Veronica's hair when kissing in the niche in the street. more
Quotes:
Maffio Venier: Personally, I didn't think Uncle was still capable of getting it up. What did you do to him to get him to publish this little of ditties.
Marco Venier: She worked for it.
Maffio Venier: Ha, I bet she did. How much do you cost these days Veronica?
Veronica Franco: If your prick is as limp as your verse, no price can buy time enough.
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Soundtrack:
Ungaresca e saltarello more

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14 out of 17 people found the following comment useful:-
Brilliant - Bravo! Last 10 minutes is superb., 28 April 2000
Author: nz man from Masterton, New Zealand

Four of us (aged 40 - 50) saw this on video and thoroughly enjoyed it. The speeches at the end provide us with the finest acting and script that is available.

The film is a bit slow in the beginning, but don't give up because this is one incredible piece of dramatic art.

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