Cousin Bette (1971)

Comedy · Drama

In 19th century Paris, Bette Fischer, a poor and homely spinster, forms an alliance with the seductive courtesan Valerie Marneffe to orchestrate revenge on her handsome and wealthy relatives.

IMDb rating: 7.9 (228 votes)
Episode average: 8.2 +0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Cast

Margaret Tyzack Bette Fischer
Helen Mirren Valérie Marneffe
Thorley Walters Baron Hector Hulot
Colin Baker Count Wenceslas Steinbock
Edward de Souza Henri Montes
John Bryans Célestin Crevel

Seasons

Season 1 (1971)

8.16 avg 5 episodes 7.7 → 8.1

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Poor Relations	7.7	17
2	The House for Pleasure	8.5	15
3	Delilah and Her Handmaid	8.3	17
4	Bitter Harvest	8.2	13
5	Family Angel	8.1	14