The Portrait of a Lady

1996 · directed by Jane Campion

Rating

58/100

Hit

no

Ms. Isabel Archer isn't afraid to challenge societal norms. Impressed by her free spirit, her kindhearted cousin writes her into his fatally ill father's will. Suddenly rich and independent, Isabelle ventures into the world, along the way befriending a cynical intellectual and romancing an art enthusiast. However, the advantage of her affluence is called into question when she realizes the extent to which her money colors her relationships.

The Portrait of a Lady (1996), directed by Jane Campion, rates 58/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Nicole Kidman
• John Malkovich
• Barbara Hershey
• Mary-Louise Parker
• Christian Bale
• Shelley Winters
• Richard E. Grant
• Shelley Duvall
• John Gielgud
• Viggo Mortensen

Crew

• Stuart Dryburgh — Director of Photography
• Veronika Jenet — Editor
• Wojciech Kilar — Original Music Composer
• Laura Jones — Screenplay

More from Jane Campion

1. The Piano (1993) — 94/100 · hit
2. An Angel at My Table (1990) — 87/100 · hit
3. To Each His Own Cinema (2007) — 79/100
4. The Power of the Dog (2021) — 77/100
5. Bright Star (2009) — 73/100
6. Sweetie (1989) — 73/100

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