The read
A Balasaur Score of 55 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.2/10, Rotten Tomatoes 41%. Audiences rate it 21 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes41%
Audiences rate it 21 points higher than critics do.
47 audience votes
Key crew
- Des McAnuffDirector
- Lynn SiefertScreenplay
- Susan TarrScreenplay
- Simon BoswellOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jessica LangeCousin Bette
- Elisabeth ShueJenny Cadine
- Bob HoskinsCesar Crevel
- Hugh LaurieBaron Hector Hulot
- Kelly MacdonaldHortense Hulot
- Toby StephensVictorin Hulot
- John BenfieldDr. Bianchon
- Geraldine ChaplinAdeline
- Paul BandeyPriest
- Laura FraserMariette
- John SessionsMusical Director
- Philip JacksonDe Wissembourg
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Themes
paris, francebased on novel or bookbalzaccourtesanloverevengeseamstressspinster19th century