"Honest Courtesan": actors and roles. Brief plot of the film

With the help of the plot of the movie "Honest Courtesan" the actors told the viewer the story of the life of a real historical character - the Venetian priestess of love Veronica Franco. The film is filled with funny melodramatic events, but also not devoid of a certain tragedy. Who starred in a biopic about the "honest courtesan" and how the fate of the actors after the project?

"Honest Courtesan": actors and roles. Catherine McCormack

The main role in the painting of Marshall Herskovitsa went to British actress Catherine McCormack.

According to the plot, her heroine Veronica has no dowry, so she can not marry the beloved noble lord Marco Venier. To ensure her mother and not lose her home in Venice, Veronica agrees to become a courtesan - that is, A professional mistress for noble masters. Only now Marco, even being married, is not going to put up with the fact that his beloved is now the "heritage" of the city.

In the movie "Honest Courtesan" actors McCormack and Sewell played lovers, whose relationship is never destined to become an official, recognized society. Before Katherine starred in this film, she created another unforgettable romantic duet with Mel Gibson in the Oscar-winning "Brave Heart". But even after the success of the "Honest Courtesan" McCormack continued to devote more time to her work in the theater than in the cinema. Therefore, the filmography of the actress is not as extensive as her fans would like. Among the few films that can be distinguished except that the picture "Spy Games" with Brad Pitt and "The Shadow of the Vampire" with John Malkovich.

"Honest Courtesan": actors. Rufus Sewell

Rufus Sewell played in the movie "Honest Courtesan" of the same Marco Venier - a noble gentleman who loves Veronica with all his heart, but can not marry her. Instead, parents are forced to enter into a marriage of convenience. For a long time, the lovers part, but when Marco notices his ex-girlfriend in the company of noble gentlemen, and even in the image of a courtesan, he realizes that he does not want to share it with anyone.

In the movie "Honest Courtesan" actors Rufus Sewell and Catherine McCormack, or rather their characters, face a serious personal drama, which they can not resolve. Ultimately, after all the trials, they decide to leave everything as it is, and enjoy each other's society as long as possible.

Actor Rufus Sewell actually first loudly declared himself in this film. Then Sewell appeared in many famous projects: in the films "The Story of the Knight", "The Legend of Zorro", "Tristan and Isolde" and many others.

Naomi Watts as Julia De Lecce

Actors of the film "Honest Courtesan" - well-known personalities in Hollywood. The same can be said about Naomi Watts, who played in this picture Julia De Lecce - Marco's legitimate wife.

Julia was married to Marco not for great love, but like any well-bred woman, she resigned herself to her position and even to the spouse's novels on the side. The noble girls of that time simply did not have a choice: they did not study either reading or writing, their main task was to service her husband, and also to manage the economy.

For Naomi Watts, it was one of the first roles in Hollywood, which did not bring any positive changes in the career of the actress. The rise of her popularity began much later, after the main role in the film "Mulholand Drive".

Oliver Platt in the role of Maffio

The movie "Honest Courtesan" is not only a heart-rending love story, but also a story about friendship, honor and dignity. In this regard, the character of Oliver Platt - the poet Maffio - has not shown himself in the best light.

Maffio is a cousin of Mark, he is a member of a high society, and writes poetry at his leisure. Maffio, like many other gentlemen, lends itself to Veronica's charm and tries to become her lover, but the courtesan refuses him. For this, Maffio first pursues a woman at secular events, and then sets the Inquisition on her. But the machinations of Maffio had no effect whatsoever he wanted: the whole color of the Venetian aristocracy becomes the defense of the courtesan.

Oliver Platt starred in many famous films: in the crime comedy "Married to the Mafia" with Michelle Pfeiffer, in the drama "Obscene Proposition" with Demi Moore, as well as in the biopic "Kinsey". Actor often appears on the screens today, but these films are low-budget and not even translated into Russian.

Other performers of roles

In addition to the above actors, in "Honest Courtesan" also starred Fred Ward. Actors can remember the audience by the famous paintings "Escape from Alcatraz" and "The Player".

Majora Kelly won the role of Beatrice Wien. The actress can also be seen in the films "Twin Peaks: Through the Fire" and "Little Odessa".

Jacqueline Bisset played the mother of Veronica Franco - the former courtesan Paola Franco. The actress also starred in "The Rich and Famous" and in "The Wild Orchid."

In the frame, there were actors such as Jeroen Krabbe (Jack Poprygun), Joanna Cassidy (Blade Runner), Melina Kanakaredes (CSI: Crime Scene NY), and many other artists.