Cousin Bette
Lust. Greed. Murder. Some things never go out of style.
ComedyDramaRomanceparis, francebased on novel or bookbalzaccourtesanloverevengeseamstressspinster19th century
A darkly comedic period revenge drama set in 19th-century Paris, where social outsiders weaponize seduction and manipulation against the wealthy and beautiful.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
Jessica Lange
Cousin Bette
Elisabeth Shue
Jenny Cadine
Bob Hoskins
Cesar Crevel
Hugh Laurie
Baron Hector Hulot
Kelly Macdonald
Hortense Hulot
Toby Stephens
Victorin Hulot
John Benfield
Dr. Bianchon
Geraldine Chaplin
Adeline
Paul Bandey
Priest
Laura Fraser
Mariette
John Sessions
Musical Director
Philip Jackson
De Wissembourg
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