

Dangerous Beauty
“Born without privilege. Bound by tradition. She found the courage to follow her heart.”
Overview
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.
Top Cast

Catherine McCormack
Veronica Franco

Rufus Sewell
Marco Venier

Oliver Platt
Maffio Venier

Fred Ward
Domenico Venier

Naomi Watts
Giulia De Lezze

Jacqueline Bisset
Paola Franco

Moira Kelly
Beatrice Venier

Jeroen Krabbé
Pietro Venier

Joanna Cassidy
Laura Venier

Melina Kanakaredes
Livia

Daniel Lapaine
Serafino Franco

Justine Miceli
Elena Franco
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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