Dangerous Beauty
1998 · 1h 51m · Drama, Romance
If you're craving a lush, sweeping historical romance with Catherine McCormack's radiant performance, go for it—the strong IMDb score and decent RT rating suggest it delivers the drama and passion you want. Just know it's a solid but predictable period piece, not a masterpiece, so manage your expectations accordingly.
Plot
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.
Director: Marshall Herskovitz
Cast: Catherine McCormack, Rufus Sewell, Oliver Platt, Fred Ward, Naomi Watts