House of Versace

House of Versace

85 mins | TV Movie | Oct. 4, 2013

Based on Wall Street Journal reporter Deborah Ball’s widely-read book "House of Versace: The Untold Story of Genius, Murder, and Survival", the movie brings to light the story of Donatella, who, following the brazen murder of her brother, world-renowned designer Gianni Versace (Colantoni) at the height of his success, is suddenly thrust into the spotlight as head designer of his fashion empire. At first ridiculed by critics worldwide, Donatella falls victim to drug addiction and nearly bankrupts the company. With the help of her family, including daughter Allegra, Aunt Lucia (Welch) and brother Santo (Feore), she enters rehab to confront her demons and soon comes back stronger than ever to re-ignite the beloved Versace brand with her own vision and builds one of the most powerful and influential fashion houses ever known.

House of Versace

85 mins | TV Movie | Oct. 4, 2013

House of Versace
Based on Wall Street Journal reporter Deborah Ball’s widely-read book "House of Versace: The Untold Story of Genius, Murder, and Survival", the movie brings to light the story of Donatella, who, following the brazen murder of her brother, world-renowned designer Gianni Versace (Colantoni) at the height of his success, is suddenly thrust into the spotlight as head designer of his fashion empire. At first ridiculed by critics worldwide, Donatella falls victim to drug addiction and nearly bankrupts the company. With the help of her family, including daughter Allegra, Aunt Lucia (Welch) and brother Santo (Feore), she enters rehab to confront her demons and soon comes back stronger than ever to re-ignite the beloved Versace brand with her own vision and builds one of the most powerful and influential fashion houses ever known.
IMDb rating 5.7
Producers Lifetime
Original title House of Versace
Directors Sara Sugarman
Writers Rama Laurie Stagner

Cast

Gina Gershon

as Donatella Versace

Enrico Colantoni

as Gianni

Yan England

as Michael

Raquel Welch

as Lucia

Mylène Dinh-Robic

as Amanda

Colm Feore

as Santo Versace

Donna Murphy

as Maria

Alex Carter

as Paul Beck

Samantha Hodhod

as Allegra Versace

Stefano DiMatteo

as Antonio D'Amico