A Business Affair

A Business Affair

102 mins | Comedy, Romance | March 16, 1994

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.

A Business Affair

102 mins | Comedy, Romance | March 16, 1994

A Business Affair
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.
IMDb rating 5.5
Producers Canal+, Capella International, Eurimages, Cartel, Film and General Productions, Connexion Film
Original title A Business Affair
Directors Charlotte Brändström
Writers Barbara Skelton, William Stadiem, Charlotte Brändström

Cast

Carole Bouquet

as Kate Swallow

Christopher Walken

as Vanni Corso

Jonathan Pryce

as Alec Bolton

Geraldine Somerville

as Saleswoman

Beth Goddard

as Student

Sheila Hancock

as Judith

Anna Manahan

as Bianca

Tom Wilkinson

as Bob

Marisa Benlloch

as Carmen

Paul Bentall

as Drunken Man

Bhasker Patel

as Jaboul

Roger Brierley

as Barrister

Allan Corduner

as Dinner Guest

Marian McLoughlin

as Dinner Guest

Miguel De Ángel

as Spanish Taxi Driver

Christopher Driscoll

as Policeman

Fergus O'Donnell

as Student

Richard Hampton

as Doctor

Togo Igawa

as Japanese Golfer

Susan Kyd

as Fawn

Annabel Leventon

as Literary Guest

Patti Love

as Prostitute

Simon McBurney

as Salesman

Usha Patel

as Indian Woman

Natalie Sherman

as Indian Woman

William Stadiem

as William King

Robert Swann

as Maitre d'

Peter van Dissel

as Boat Guest

Jerome Willis

as Moderator

Alfonso Galán

as Bullfighter