

Cousin Bette
DirectorDes McAnuff
“Lust. Greed. Murder. Some things never go out of style.”
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.
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Trailer
Cousin Bette (1998) Theatrical Trailer - Elsabeth Shue, Jessica Lange, Kelly Macdonald, Bob Hoskins
Cast

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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