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Dangerous Beauty

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1998 | 111 min | Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. If you loved An Officer and a Gentleman, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    69% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $8 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 65K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Marshall Herskovitz

  • Catherine McCormackVeronica Franco
  • Rufus SewellMarco Venier
  • Oliver PlattMaffio Venier
  • Fred WardDomenico Venier
  • Naomi WattsGiulia De Lezze
  • Jacqueline BissetPaola Franco
  • Moira KellyBeatrice Venier
  • Jeroen KrabbéPietro Venier
  • Joanna CassidyLaura Venier
  • Melina KanakaredesLivia