The movie called “The Portrait of a Lady” from 1996 is a Drama/Romance film that was released in Italy on October 18, 1996. It discusses where the film was shot and who portrayed which characters. This article provides an overview and exciting details about the movie and some of its behind-the-scenes information.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed at several locales between August 8, 1995, and December 1995. Filming took place in “Palazzo Pfanner” in Lucca, Tuscany, Italy; “Palazzo Sacchetti” and “Palazzo Taverna” in Rome, Lazio, Italy; “Palazzo Farnese” in Caprarola, Viterbo, Lazio, Italy; and “Heale House” in Middle Woodford, Wiltshire, England, UK.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Nicole Kidman | Isabel Archer |
| John Malkovich | Gilbert Osmond |
| Barbara Hershey | Madame Serena Merle |
| Mary-Louise Parker | Henrietta Stackpole |
| Martin Donovan | Ralph Touchett |
| Shelley Winters | Mrs. Touchett |
| Richard E. Grant | Lord Warburton |
| Shelley Duvall | Countess Gemini |
| Christian Bale | Edward Rosier |
| Viggo Mortensen | Caspar Goodwood |
| Valentina Cervi | Pansy Osmond |
| John Gielgud | Mr. Touchett |
| Roger Ashton-Griffiths | Bob Bantling |
| Catherine Zago | Mother Superior |
| Alessandra Vanzi | Nun #2 |
| Katherine Anne Porter | Miss Molyneux #2 |
| Eddy Seager | Strongman’s Spruiker |
| Pat Roach | Strongman |
| Emanuele Carucci Viterbi | Roccanera Butler |
| Francesca Bartellini | Isabel’s Maid |
| Achille Brugnini | Footman At Ballroom |
| Janette Andrade | Spanish Dancer (uncredited) |
| Satnam Bhogal | Nomad (uncredited) |
| Oreste D’Ippolito | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Simon Shelton | Spanish Dancer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Movie Name: The Portrait of a Lady
- Release Year: 1996
- Duration: 2 hours 24 minutes
- Genre: Drama and Romance
- Release Date: 18 Oct 1996
- Country: Italy
- Director: Jane Campion
- Writers: Henry James and Laura Jones
- Stars: Nicole Kidman (Isabel Archer), John Malkovich (Gilbert Osmond), Barbara Hershey (Madame Serena Merle).
- The movie has had 2 Oscar nominations, achieved 5 wins, and received 13 nominations in total.
- User Reviews: 76 and Critic Reviews: 47
- Other notable actors: Martin Donovan (Ralph Touchett), Shelley Winters (Mrs. Touchett), Richard E. Grant (Lord Warburton), Shelley Duvall (Countess Gemini), Christian Bale (Edward Rosier), Viggo Mortensen (Caspar Goodwood).
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Palazzo Pfanner, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy
- Latitude: 43.8455556
- Longitude: 10.5030556
- Place ID: ChIJb-bpDYyD1RIRpoGdAVV6SlY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Via degli Asili, 33, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Palazzo Taverna, Rome, Lazio, Italy
- Latitude: 41.8997975
- Longitude: 12.4688256
- Place ID: ChIJp4qZM1tgLxMRC-nYzyzMfHU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Palazzo Orsini Taverna, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Palazzo Farnese, Caprarola, Viterbo, Lazio, Italy
- Latitude: 42.3285847
- Longitude: 12.2371541
- Place ID: ChIJi-b4Z2EwLxMRLdG94D5XGGE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Piazza Farnese, 1, 01032 Caprarola VT, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Heale House, Middle Woodford, Wiltshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.1267834
- Longitude: -1.8176553
- Place ID: ChIJkcLJ-uDoc0gRMB35l7Fvb8k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Heale House, Middle Woodford, Salisbury SP4 6NT, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
