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Cousin Bette 1998

“Lust. Greed. Murder. Some things never go out of style.”

★ 5.5/10 R ComedyDramaRomance Released
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What is Cousin Bette?

Cousin Bette is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama, Romance.

Type
Film
Year
1998
Status
Released
Runtime
108 minutes
Release date
Jun 12, 1998
Studios
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
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82 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.2/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.5/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Comedy #Drama #Romance

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Cousin Bette is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Fox Searchlight Pictures. Current status: Released.

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“A poor and homely spinster orchestrates revenge on her wealthy relatives in 19th century Paris.”

Reasons to watch
  • features Jessica Lange in the title role
  • loosely based on a novel by Honoré de Balzac
Keep in mind
  • rated R
  • contains themes of lust and greed

Watch it if you enjoy period comedies and dramas set in 19th century Paris.

The film carries an R rating and involves themes of lust, greed, and murder.

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When was Cousin Bette released?

The film was released in 1998.

Who stars in the film?

Jessica Lange stars in the title role of Cousin Bette.

What is the setting of the film?

The story is set in 19th century Paris.

What genres does the film belong to?

It is classified as a comedy-drama and romance film.

What is the source material for the film?

It is loosely based on the novel of the same name by Honoré de Balzac.

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