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Dangerous Beauty (1998)
A Venetian courtesan becomes a hero to her city, but later becomes the target of an inquisition by the Church for witchcraft.
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Veronica Franco -
Marco Venier -
Maffio Venier -
Domenico Venier -
Giulia De Lezze -
Beatrice Venier -
Paola Franco -
Pietro Venier -
Laura Venier -
Livia -
Serafino Franco -
Elena Franco -
King Henry -
Minister Ramberti -
Francesco Martenengo
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Director:
Marshall HerskovitzWriters:
Margaret Rosenthal (book), Jeannine DominyAll Cast & Crew
Awards
2 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
The real Veronica Franco had 6 children, three of whom died in infancy.
Quotes
Maffio Venier:
You compel sacred love to garner riches. What is this if not witchcraft?
Veronica Franco:
No!
Maffio Venier:
No? Did you ever give yourself to a man who could not pay your fee?
Veronica Franco:
I gave my heart where riches were no use.
Maffio Venier:
Answer the question!
Veronica Franco:
I did what was necessary to live!
Maffio Venier:
Did you...
Goofs
On Veronica's first night as a courtesan, Marco notices her and gets up from where he's sitting to speak to her. Maffeo is supposed to be reciting a poem, but in the shot of Marco rising, Maffeo is sitting right next to him.
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Ungaresca e saltarello
in "Artificio Scientia La Selena"
Composed by Giorgio Mainiero
Per S. Naria Della Pace
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Plot Summary
Genres
Biography | Drama | RomanceDetails
Release Date:
20 February 1998Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Odescalchi Castle, Bracciano, Rome, Lazio, ItalyBox Office
Budget:
$8,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$105,989 (USA) (22 February 1998)
Gross:
$4,530,929 (USA) (5 July 1998)
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