Dangerous Beauty
“Born without privilege. Bound by tradition. She found the courage to follow her heart.”
Synopsis
Veronica is brilliant, gifted and beautiful, but the handsome aristocrat she loves, Marco Venier, cannot marry her because she is penniless and of questionable family. So Veronica's mother, Paola, teaches her to become a courtesan, one of the exotic companions favored by the richest and most powerful Venetian men. Veronica courageously uses her charms to change destiny -- and to give herself a chance at true love.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Catherine McCormack
Veronica Franco
Rufus Sewell
Marco Venier
Oliver Platt
Maffio Venier
Fred Ward
Domenico Venier
Naomi Watts
Giulia De Lezze
Jacqueline Bisset
Paola Franco
Moira Kelly
Beatrice Venier
Jeroen Krabbé
Pietro Venier
Joanna Cassidy
Laura Venier
Melina Kanakaredes
Livia
Daniel Lapaine
Serafino Franco
Justine Miceli
Elena Franco
Jake Weber
King Henry
Simon Dutton
Minister Ramberti
Grant Russell
Francesco Martenengo
Peter Eyre
The Doge
Carla Cassola
Caterina
Gianni Musy
Joseph
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 5, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marshall Herskovitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeannine Dominy
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- Dangerous Beauty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.6M
- Production Studios
- Bedford Falls Productions, Regency Enterprises, Arnon Milchan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marshall Herskovitz
Jeannine Dominy, Margaret Rosenthal
George Fenton
Bojan Bazelli
Arthur Coburn, Steven Rosenblum
Edward Zwick, Michael G. Nathanson, Stephen Randall, Marshall Herskovitz, Sarah Caplan
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Coburn
Editor
Jeannine Dominy
Screenplay
Steven Rosenblum
Editor
Bojan Bazelli
Director of Photography
Marshall Herskovitz
Director
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Edward Zwick
Producer
Gabriella Pescucci
Costume Design
Robert Stromberg
Visual Effects Supervisor
Norman Garwood
Production Design
Mirko Zamperla
Stunt Coordinator
Nazzareno Zamperla
Stunt Coordinator
Marshall Herskovitz
Producer
Sarah Caplan
Producer
Arnon Milchan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dangerous Beauty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dangerous Beauty about?
Veronica is brilliant, gifted and beautiful, but the handsome aristocrat she loves, Marco Venier, cannot marry her because she is penniless and of questionable family. So Veronica's mother, Paola, teaches her to become a courtesan, one of the exotic companions favored by the richest and most powerful Venetian men. Veronica courageously uses her charms to change destiny -- and to give herself a chance at true love.
Who directed Dangerous Beauty?
Dangerous Beauty was directed by Marshall Herskovitz.
Who stars in Dangerous Beauty?
The principal cast of Dangerous Beauty includes Catherine McCormack, Rufus Sewell, Oliver Platt, Fred Ward, Naomi Watts.
When was Dangerous Beauty released and how long is it?
Dangerous Beauty was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
How much did Dangerous Beauty make at the box office?
Dangerous Beauty grossed $4.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Dangerous Beauty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dangerous Beauty was composed by George Fenton.
Is Dangerous Beauty based on a book or true story?
Dangerous Beauty is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Margaret Rosenthal".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dangerous Beauty?
Dangerous Beauty holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).