Cousin Bette(1998)
Lust. Greed. Murder. Some things never go out of style.
Cousin Bette Synopsis
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.
Cousin Bette (1998) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Des McAnuff, released on June 12, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Jessica Lange, Elisabeth Shue, Bob Hoskins and Hugh Laurie. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Des McAnuff
- Writers:
- Honoré de Balzac, Lynn Siefert, Susan Tarr
- Producers:
- Sarah Radclyffe, Philippe Guez
- Cinematographer:
- Andrzej Sekula
- Composer:
- Simon Boswell
- Production:
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Revenue:
- $1,295,194
- Status:
- Released
Cousin Bette (1998) Trailer
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Cousin Bette Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jessica Lange
as Cousin Bette
Elisabeth Shue
as Jenny Cadine
Bob Hoskins
as Cesar Crevel
Hugh Laurie
as Baron Hector Hulot
Kelly Macdonald
as Hortense Hulot
Toby Stephens
as Victorin Hulot
John Benfield
as Dr. Bianchon
Geraldine Chaplin
as Adeline
Paul Bandey
as Priest
Laura Fraser
as Mariette
John Sessions
as Musical Director
Philip Jackson
as De Wissembourg
Key crew
Directed by Des McAnuff, written by Honoré de Balzac, Lynn Siefert and Susan Tarr, produced by Sarah Radclyffe and Philippe Guez.
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Cousin Bette Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 47 ratings.
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Cousin Bette – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cousin Bette online?
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Cousin Bette (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Cousin Bette?
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The main cast of Cousin Bette (1998) includes Jessica Lange, Elisabeth Shue, Bob Hoskins, Hugh Laurie and Kelly Macdonald. The film was directed by Des McAnuff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cousin Bette released?
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Cousin Bette was released on June 12, 1998 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Cousin Bette worth watching?
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Cousin Bette (1998) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 47 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Cousin Bette?
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Yes. The official Cousin Bette trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.