Portrait of a Marriage (1990)
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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… More 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, Rovi
- Directed By
- Stephen Whittaker
- Genres
- Drama
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jul 19, 1992 Wide
- On DVD
- Jun 20, 2006
- Studio
- Acorn Media
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Cast
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Janet McTeer
as Vita Sackwille-West
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David Haig
as Harold Nicolson
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Cathryn Harrison
as Violet Keppel Trefusis
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Diana Fairfax
as Lady Sackville
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Peter Birch
as Denys Trefusis
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Sandra Clark
as Nanny
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Harry Audley
as Chauffeur
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Stefan Schwartz
as Phillip
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Madelaine Newton
as Mrs. Millican
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Christopher Walker
as Ben Nicolson
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Alexander Peace
as Ingel Nicolson
- Alexander Pearce
