Cousin Bette R

Who knew deception, treachery and revenge could be this much fun...
Cousin Bette
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DVD Details

  • Rated: R
  • Closed captioning available
  • Run Time: 1 hours, 50 minutes
  • Video: Color
  • Encoding: Region 1 (USA & Canada)
  • Released: April 20, 1999
  • Originally Released: 1998
  • Label: 20th Century Fox

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Entertainment Reviews:

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AUDIENCE SCORE
User Ratings: 1,427
...It has a feel for the subtleties of its genre....The film paints a hilarious picture of a wretched society from the opening shot...
Sight and Sound
Sep 1, 1998
Rating: C -- Disappointing black comedy, based on Balzac's novel
EmanuelLevy.Com
Jun 12, 2005
...The lush cinematography, set design, and costumes make this cynical tale a feast for the eyes...
Premiere
Feb 1, 1998
...Graceful, effervescent and amusingly arch...
Los Angeles Times
Jun 12, 1998
Rating: 3/4 -- A revenge drama, with Lange's Bette pulling the strings. Full Review
Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY)
Jul 1, 2004
Rating: 3/4 -- It is fascinating to watch Cousin Bette as she lies to everyone, pulls the strings of her puppets, and distributes justice and revenge like an angry god. Full Review
Chicago Sun-Times
Jan 1, 2000
Plays more like a crinolined episode of 'Dynasty.' Full Review
Film Journal International
Jan 8, 2007

Product Description:

Lange plays a woman who seeks revenge by employing a seductress (Shue) to do the work for her. Soon, every man in Paris has been victimized and discarded. Solid performances highlight this tale of seduction and betrayal.

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Product Info

  • Sales Rank: 127,929
  • UPC: 086162104497
  • Shipping Weight: 0.25/lbs (approx)
  • International Shipping: 1 item

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