Cousin Bette

About Cousin Bette

In 19th century Paris, Bette Fischer, a poor and homely spinster, forms an alliance with the seductive courtesan Valerie Marneffe to orchestrate revenge on her handsome and wealthy relatives.

Cousin Bette is a 1998 comedy romance film directed by Des McAnuff. It runs 108 minutes and was released in June 1998.

Jessica Lange appears as Cousin Bette, Elisabeth Shue as Jenny Cadine, Bob Hoskins as Cesar Crevel, and Hugh Laurie as Baron Hector Hulot. Written by Lynn Siefert and Susan Tarr. The story is adapted from a novel.

Members will find spinster, courtesan, balzac, and seamstress in it.

Moulin Rouge!, Tess, and Gigi make useful companions to Cousin Bette, all filed under 19th century and love. It carries a R rating.