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Dangerous Beauty (1998)

Dangerous Beauty (1998)

Drama Romance

Born without privilege. Bound by tradition. She found the courage to follow her heart.

Release Date: 1998, February 20
Directors: Marshall Herskovitz
Countries: United States of America
Production: Bedford Falls Productions, Bedford Falls Productions, Regency Enterprises, Regency Enterprises, Arnon Milchan Productions, Arnon Milchan Productions
Cast: Michael Culkin, Moira Kelly, Joanna Cassidy, Tim McMullan, Oliver Platt, Ralph G. Morse, Catherine McCormack, David Gant, Ralph Riach, Davide Cincis, Peter Eyre, Naomi Watts

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

16th century venice, italy beauty courtesan inquisition