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The Portrait of a Lady

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.

19962h 24mPG-13Drama, Romance

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About The Portrait of a Lady

Directors
Jane Campion
Cast
Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, Mary-Louise Parker, Christian Bale, Shelley Winters
Genres
Drama, Romance
Content rating
PG-13
Original language
English
Production countries
Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

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