Cousin Bette
Lust. Greed. Murder. Some things never go out of style.
Overview
Cousin Bette is a poor and lonely seamstress, who, after the death of her prominent and wealthy sister, tries to ingratiate herself into lives of her brother-in-law, Baron Hulot, and her niece, Hortense Hulot. Failing to do so, she instead finds solace and company in a handsome young sculptor she saves from starvation. But the aspiring artist soon finds love in the arms of another woman, Hortense, leaving Bette a bitter spinster. Bette plots to take revenge on the family who turned her away and stole her only love. With the help of famed courtesan Jenny Cadine she slowly destroys the lives of those who have scorned her.
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
