The Portrait of a Lady
The Portrait of a Lady

The Portrait of a Lady

Based on the novel by Henry James.

6.0(245 votes)
1996
2h 24m
Drama
Romance

Ms. Isabel Archer isn't afraid to challenge societal norms. Impressed by her free spirit, her kindhearted cousin writes her into his fatally ill father's will. Suddenly rich and independent, Isabelle ventures into the world, along the way befriending a cynical intellectual and romancing an art enthusiast. However, the advantage of her affluence is called into question when she realizes the extent to which her money colors her relationships.

Production

Propaganda Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

Cast

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

Isabel Archer

John Malkovich

John Malkovich

Gilbert Osmond

Barbara Hershey

Barbara Hershey

Madame Serena Merle

Mary-Louise Parker

Mary-Louise Parker

Henrietta Stackpole

Christian Bale

Christian Bale

Edward Rosier

Shelley Winters

Shelley Winters

Mrs. Touchett

Richard E. Grant

Richard E. Grant

Lord Warburton

Shelley Duvall

Shelley Duvall

Countess Gemini

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Mr. Touchett

Viggo Mortensen

Viggo Mortensen

Caspar Goodwood

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