Cousin Bette (1998)

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Bob Hoskins, Elisabeth Shue, Hugh Laurie

In this satire, based on the writings of Honor de Balzac, a spinster cousin, Bette (Jessica Lange), steps in to help "take care" of her family, which is rapidly losing its fortune due to the spending habits of the son, Bette's cousin Hector (Hugh Laurie). Bette plots to bring down her family, first ... (read more)

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Directed by: Des McAnuff
Release Date: Jun 12, 1998
DVD Release Date: Dec 22, 1998

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157 days ago

Michelle Asher

A great 'revenge' movie, about an under appreciated seamstress at the start of the French Revolution. Hugh Laurie plays an important supporting role, giving us a glimpse of his more classical, English theatre training. Makes one wary of the words: ... (read more)

309 days ago

Paige Schector

Dangerous Liaisons' second cousin.

673 days ago

Markus Buchmeier

this movie made me a big fan of jessica lange...greÃ¤t acting....!!!

845 days ago

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This is more of a dangerous liaison for whoever watches it rather than a revenge set around a period drama.

862 days ago

Lucie Nadejova

nice costumes...very nice costumes. that kept me interested for 15 minutes and then i got annoyed with the acting. everybody's acting!

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