Portrait of a Marriage (1990)
- Starring:
- Janet McTeer, David Haig, (more)
- Director(s):
- Stephen Whittaker
- Category:
- Television
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Adapted from the autobiographical novel by Nigel Nicolson, the four-part British miniseries Portrait of a Marriage was inspired by the marriage of convenience between Nicolson's parents, historian Harold Nicolson and novelist Vita Sackville-West (Janet McTeer). Although the elder Nicolson was homosexual, his wife Vita was not only forgiving, but also obliging when he strayed from home and hearth to pursue partners of his own gender. After all, Vita was herself embroiled in a torrid -- and ultimately tragic -- affair with one Violet Keppel (Cathryn Harrison). The winner of a BAFTA award for Best Costume Design (Dinah Collin), Portrait of a Marriage was telecast in Britain and New Zealand in 1990, and in the United States two years later. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 219 mins
Complete Cast of Portrait of a Marriage
- Janet McTeer - Vita Sackwille-West
- Cathryn Harrison - Violet Keppel Trefusis
- Peter Birch - Denys Trefusis
- Harry Audley - Chauffeur
- Madelaine Newton - Mrs. Millican
- Alexander Peace - Ingel Nicolson
- David Haig - Harold Nicolson
- Diana Fairfax - Lady Sackville
- Sandra Clark - Nanny
- Stefan Schwartz - Phillip
- Christopher Walker - Ben Nicolson
- Director(s):
- Stephen Whittaker
- Producer(s):
- Colin Tucker
- Categories:
- Television
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