Cousin Bette

Des McAnuff
1998-06-12

Lust. Greed. Murder. Some things never go out of style.
5.5
108 min

In 19th century Paris, Bette Fischer, a poor and homely spinster, forms an alliance with the seductive courtesan Valerie Marneffe to orchestrate revenge on her handsome and wealthy relatives.

Cast

Name Character Team
Jessica Lange Cousin Bette Zac E. Chan
Elisabeth Shue Jenny Cadine The Free Refills
Bob Hoskins Cesar Crevel Unowned
Hugh Laurie Baron Hector Hulot The Free Refills
Kelly Macdonald Hortense Hulot Goutbreak
Toby Stephens Victorin Hulot Unowned
John Benfield Dr. Bianchon Unowned
Geraldine Chaplin Adeline Unowned
Paul Bandey Priest Unowned
Laura Fraser Mariette Unowned
John Sessions Musical Director Unowned
Philip Jackson De Wissembourg Unowned
Toby Jones Gentleman in Cafe des Artistes Goutbreak
Kenneth Jay Gentlemen in Cafe des Artistes Unowned
Simon McBurney Vauvinet Unowned
Heathcote Williams Nucingen Unowned
Jefferson Mays Stidmann Unowned
Aden Young Wenceslas Unowned