A Business Affair (1994)
Overview
This is the story of the lovely Kate Swallow and the loves of her life. At the start she is with Alec Bolton, a noted author, who discourages her when she wants to write a novel. Later she is swept off her feet by Alecs publisher, Vanni Corso, and leaves Alec for Vanni. She writes another novel and Vanni tells her he doesn't think the book will sell. Both of their actions are an indication of their vanity and fear of losing her.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $7,556.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.135 |
Directed By
Charlotte Brändström
Crew
Charlotte Brändström
Clive Parsons
Barbara Skelton
Karen Wakefield
Laurence Méry-Clark
Didier Vasseur
Martha Wansborough
Tom Rand
Xavier Larère
Sophie Becher
William Stadiem
Kave Quinn
Davina Belling
Diana Costes Brook
Charlotte Brändström
Willi Bär
Olivia Stewart
William Stadiem
Jane Hamilton
Willy Kurant
Jennifer Patrick
TOP CAST
Carole Bouquet
Kate Swallow
Christopher Walken
Vanni Corso
Jonathan Pryce
Alec Bolton
Geraldine Somerville
Saleswoman
Beth Goddard
Student
Sheila Hancock
Judith
Anna Manahan
Bianca
Fernando Guillén Cuervo
Ángel
Tom Wilkinson
Bob
Marisa Benlloch
Carmen
Paul Bentall
Drunken Man
Bhasker Patel
Jaboul
Roger Brierley
Barrister
Allan Corduner
Dinner Guest
Marian McLoughlin
Dinner Guest
Miguel De Ángel
Spanish Taxi Driver
Christopher Driscoll
Policeman
Fergus O'Donnell
Student
Richard Hampton
Doctor
Togo Igawa
Japanese Golfer
Susan Kyd
Fawn
Annabel Leventon
Literary Guest
Patti Love
Prostitute
Simon McBurney
Salesman
Usha Patel
Indian Woman
Natalie Sherman
Indian Woman
William Stadiem
William King
Robert Swann
Maitre d'
Peter van Dissel
Boat Guest
Jerome Willis
Moderator
Alfonso Galán
Bullfighter
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