Cousin Bette
“Lust. Greed. Murder. Some things never go out of style.”
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.
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Cousin Bette (1998) Theatrical Trailer - Elsabeth Shue, Jessica Lange, Kelly Macdonald, Bob Hoskins
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-06
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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
Toby Jones
Gentleman in Cafe des Artistes
Kenneth Jay
Gentlemen in Cafe des Artistes
Simon McBurney
Vauvinet
Heathcote Williams
Nucingen
Jefferson Mays
Stidmann
Aden Young
Wenceslas
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 12, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 15, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Des McAnuff
- Screenplay & Story
- Lynn Siefert, Susan Tarr
- Original Score
- Simon Boswell
- Original Title
- Cousin Bette
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Des McAnuff
Lynn Siefert, Susan Tarr, Honoré de Balzac
Simon Boswell
Andrzej Sekula
Barry Alexander Brown, Tariq Anwar
Sarah Radclyffe, Lynn Siefert, Rob Scheidlinger, Susan Tarr, Philippe Guez
Department Leadership Roster
Des McAnuff
Director
Lynn Siefert
Screenplay
Susan Tarr
Screenplay
Andrzej Sekula
Director of Photography
Sarah Radclyffe
Producer
Barry Alexander Brown
Editor
Tariq Anwar
Editor
Simon Boswell
Original Music Composer
Gabriella Pescucci
Costume Design
Hugo Luczyc-Wyhowski
Production Design
Philippe Guez
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cousin Bette
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cousin Bette about?
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.
Who directed Cousin Bette?
Cousin Bette was directed by Des McAnuff.
Who stars in Cousin Bette?
The principal cast of Cousin Bette includes Jessica Lange, Elisabeth Shue, Bob Hoskins, Hugh Laurie, Kelly Macdonald.
When was Cousin Bette released and how long is it?
Cousin Bette was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
How much did Cousin Bette make at the box office?
Cousin Bette grossed $1.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Cousin Bette?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cousin Bette was composed by Simon Boswell.
Is Cousin Bette based on a book or true story?
Cousin Bette is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Honoré de Balzac".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cousin Bette?
Cousin Bette holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).