Dangerous Beauty (1998)
Dangerous Beauty is a 1998 drama movie directed by Marshall Herskovitz, with a running time of 1h 51m. It stars Catherine McCormack, Rufus Sewell and Oliver Platt.
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.
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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, 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.
When was Dangerous Beauty released?
Dangerous Beauty was released on 20 February 1998.
How long is Dangerous Beauty?
Dangerous Beauty runs 1h 51m.
Who made Dangerous Beauty?
Dangerous Beauty was directed by Marshall Herskovitz.
Where can I watch Dangerous Beauty?
Dangerous Beauty is available on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Dangerous Beauty
Rent: Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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
- Daniel Lapaine as Serafino Franco
- Justine Miceli as Elena Franco
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