Dangerous Beauty
1998, English. Directed by Marshall Herskovitz.
Born without privilege. Bound by tradition. She found the courage to follow her heart.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 304 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Marshall HerskovitzDirector
- 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
- Daniel LapaineSerafino Franco
- Justine MiceliElena Franco
Details
- Released
- 20 February 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jeannine Dominy
- Box office
- $4.6M
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What Dangerous Beauty is based on
Dangerous Beauty is based on The Honest Courtesan (1992) by Margaret Rosenthal.
1992
The Honest Courtesan
By Margaret Rosenthal
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Dangerous Beauty: quick answers
Is Dangerous Beauty worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 304 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dangerous Beauty?
Dangerous Beauty runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Dangerous Beauty have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dangerous Beauty. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dangerous Beauty parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dangerous Beauty is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dangerous Beauty on?
Dangerous Beauty isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dangerous Beauty?
If you liked Dangerous Beauty, try Fire with Fire, Gabriel's Inferno: Part II, Your Fault: London.
Who directed Dangerous Beauty?
Dangerous Beauty (1998) was directed by Marshall Herskovitz and stars Catherine McCormack, Rufus Sewell, Oliver Platt.
What is Dangerous Beauty based on?
Dangerous Beauty is based on The Honest Courtesan (1992) by Margaret Rosenthal.