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The sensuous true story of the woman who defied convention in 16th-century Venice. Catherine McCormack plays Veronica Franco who, under the knowing tutelage of her mother, becomes a courtesan to the rich and powerful. She'll pay a price. Veronica may have to turn away forever from the nobleman she loves. And she may stand alone .. Read more

Starring	Catherine McCormack, Rufus Sewell, Oliver Platt, Fred Ward
Director	Marshall Herskovitz
Genres	Drama

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- This lengthy 16th century romp detailing the life of Venetian courtesan Veronica Franco (McCormack) is so awash in '60s... read more on Time Out
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  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:20
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  Enjoyable romp
  
  Enjoyed the settings and cinematography of this film, basic poor girl unable to marry rich guy. Not much employment at the time - so becomes a courtesan. It is ... read more »
  
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  - 22 Jul 2005 at 19:38
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  dangerous beauty?
  
  a true story apparently. Gorgeous venice scenery... sumptuous costumes etc. An entertaining love story with the plague and witchcraft trials to boot.
  
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- - ab64
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  - suffolk
  - 09 Jan 2012 at 15:03
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  Could have been great, but is truly terrible
  
  What an astonishingly bad film. The dialogue is appalling, which is a huge problem as the narrative depends on the wit and repartee between the characters, and ... read more »
  
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- - blackpoolmatt
  - 10 reviews
  - Manchester
  - 06 Dec 2011 at 13:35
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  Dangerous Beauty!!??
  
  Loved this film - definitely for the girls - i originally watched this back in 1998 in the cinema, but sure it was called 'the honest courtesan'...but ... read more »
  
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  - Bath
  - 30 Dec 2009 at 22:40
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  Dangerous Beauty
  
  I really enjoyed this film, pure entertainment.
  
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  - Bedlington
  - 22 Jul 2009 at 03:32
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  beautiful
  
  wonderful film, worth watching and then watching again.
  
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- - Zhanna
  - 56 reviews
  - Woking
  - 07 Apr 2009 at 11:48
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  great
  
  Good film, lovely love story
  
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- - brandflakes
  - 1 review
  - Manchester
  - 02 Apr 2009 at 19:54
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  Dangerous Beauty
  
  Very dissapointed due to the fact that I already own this film and it is more commonly known as THE HONEST COURTESAN.
  
  Really not impressed that I ... read more »
  
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- - chamfrom
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  - Stone
  - 08 Feb 2009 at 18:04
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  Equisite
  
  Pure drama, proper acting, nice costumes and real emotion. Chic flick and girl's night in film at its best.
  
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  - Kent
  - 03 Feb 2009 at 20:48
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  Excellent
  
  This was a brilliant film. I really got swept away.
  
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  - London
  - 18 Nov 2008 at 18:41
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  Really enjoyed this
  
  This was much better than i thought it would be. If you like period dramas you will love this.
  
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  - 26 Aug 2008 at 20:10
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  Enjoyable romp
  
  Enjoyed the settings and cinematography of this film, basic poor girl unable to marry rich guy. Not much employment at the time - so becomes a courtesan. It is ... read more »
  
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  - Scotland
  - 22 Jul 2005 at 19:38
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  Absolutely beautiful!
  
  Beautifully written and wonderfully acted, Catherine McCormack successfully portrays Veronica Franco, a courtesan in 16th Century Venice hopelessly in love with... read more »
  
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- - laurask
  - 1 review
  - London
  - 10 May 2008 at 14:18
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  Stunning...
  
  Absolutely beautifully made film, I'd watch it for the cinematography alone but thankfully it's got a great story line with Veronica Franco making an ... read more »
  
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- - Natalie Payne
  - Manchester, England
  - 14 Sep 2007 at 10:30
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  Dangerous Beauty!!??
  
  Loved this film - definitely for the girls - i originally watched this back in 1998 in the cinema, but sure it was called 'the honest courtesan'...but ... read more »
  
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  - Bath
  - 30 Dec 2009 at 22:40
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  Dangerous Beauty
  
  This film was originally titled The Honest Courtesan so some fans like me may have been confused. Fantastic film with lots of lovely weepy moments. Tissues ... read more »
  
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  - Prudhoe
  - 27 Dec 2007 at 23:26
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  Dangerous Beauty
  
  I really enjoyed this film, pure entertainment.
  
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  - Bedlington
  - 22 Jul 2009 at 03:32
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  beautiful
  
  wonderful film, worth watching and then watching again.
  
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- - Zhanna
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  - Woking
  - 07 Apr 2009 at 11:48
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  Enjoy the passion!
  
  Great film, 2nd time around for me and just as enjoyable as the 1st time! Passion, sex, love, scandal, great looking guys and gals set in Venice - what more ... read more »
  
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  - Central Scotland
  - 10 Jan 2008 at 20:48
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  Pain pain pain - avoid
  
  The single most awful film I've ever had the misfortune to see in my entire life. Although the comedy factor is considerable.
  
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  - London
  - 19 Jan 2008 at 23:30
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  good
  
  Good movie enjoyable, funny
  
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- - j16
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  - 27 May 2008 at 21:51

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  The sensuous true story of the woman who defied convention in 16th-century Venice. Catherine McCormack plays Veronica Franco who, under the knowing tutelage of her mother, becomes a courtesan to the rich and powerful. She'll pay a price. Veronica may have to turn away forever from the nobleman she ...