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Overview
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12 June 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
Who knew deception, treachery and revenge could be this much fun...Plot:
Cousin Bette is a poor and lonely seamstress, who, after the death of her prominent and wealthy sister... more | add synopsisAwards:
1 nomination moreUser Comments:
Wickedly Delightful moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Jessica Lange | ... | Cousin Bette |
 | Elisabeth Shue | ... | Jenny Cadine |
 | Bob Hoskins | ... | Cesar Crevel |
 | Hugh Laurie | ... | Baron Hector Hulot |
| Aden Young | ... | Count Wenceslas Steinbach |
 | Kelly Macdonald | ... | Hortense Hulot |
| Toby Stephens | ... | Victorin Hulot |
| Jefferson Mays | ... | Stidmann |
| Geraldine Chaplin | ... | Adeline Hulot |
| John Benfield | ... | Dr. Bianchon |
| Paul Bandey | ... | Priest |
 | Laura Fraser | ... | Mariette |
| Janie Hargreaves | ... | Célestine |
| Gillian Martell | ... | Portress |
| John Sessions | ... | Musical Director |
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Rated R for sexuality.Parents Guide:
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108 minLanguage:
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Iceland:LH | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:14A (Alberta) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Canada:PG (British Columbia) | Australia:M | Singapore:M18 | Argentina:13 | Chile:14 | Spain:13 | Sweden:7 | UK:15 | USA:RMOVIEmeter: 
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Vauvinet, the Moneylender: It's the not about the money, you understand...Victorin Hulot: I understand.
Vauvinet, the Moneylender: ...It's the principle.
Victorin Hulot: I understand.
Vauvinet, the Moneylender: So if you don't repay us, we kill you, your wife and children and throw your bodies into the Seine.
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Victorin Hulot: I understand.
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The plot is complicated, too much so to describe in 1,000 words. Let's just say Cousin Bette is a tale of familial revenge set in 1840s Paris. Cousin Bette is the spinster aunt of a large wealthy family in the throes of loosing it all; money, dignity and respect. As they struggle, Bette (Lange) weaves her plots, many of which go astray working unintended consequences. This is a delightful black comedy that I liked very much, more so than most reviewers and commentators. If you have a predilection for this kind of movie, jump right in.