The Portrait of a Lady
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The Portrait of a Lady

1996 2h 24m ★ 6.0 (252 votes) Released

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.

Director

Jane Campion

Screenplay

Laura Jones

Rating
6.0
Runtime
144 min
Revenue
$3.7M

Production

Propaganda Films Propaganda Films
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

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friendshipbased on novel or bookintellectualmanipulationeuropemoneyamericanartrichwoman director19th century

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