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Cousin Bette

57% | Jun 12, 1998 | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Cousin Bette is a poor and lonely seamstress, who, after the death of her prominent and wealthy sister, tries to ingratiate herself into lives of her brother-in-law, Baron Hulot, and her niece, Hortense Hulot. Failing to do so, she instead finds solace and company in a handsome young sculptor she saves from starvation. But the aspiring artist soon finds love in the arms of another woman, Hortense, leaving Bette a bitter spinster. Bette plots to take revenge on the family who turned her away and stole her only love. With the help of famed courtesan Jenny Cadine she slowly destroys the lives of those who have scorned her.

Featured Crew

Honoré de Balzac
Novel
Susan Tarr
Screenplay

Cast

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Jessica Lange
Cousin Bette
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Elisabeth Shue
Jenny Cadine
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Bob Hoskins
Cesar Crevel
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Hugh Laurie
Baron Hector Hulot
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Kelly Macdonald
Hortense Hulot

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