The Portrait of a Lady
Girl with a Pearl Earring
This film, adapted from a work of fiction by author Tracy Chevalier, tells a story about the events surrounding the creation of the painting "Girl With A Pearl Earring" by 17th century Dutch master Johannes Vermeer. A young peasant maid working in the house of painter Johannes Vermeer becomes his talented assistant and the model for one of his most famous works.
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Archer Street Productions· Delux Productions· Pathé· Wild Bear Films
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Scarlett JohanssonGriet
Colin FirthJohannes Vermeer
Tom WilkinsonPieter Van Ruijven
Cillian MurphyPieter
Judy ParfittMaria Thins
Essie DavisCatharina Bolnes Vermeer
Joanna ScanlanTanneke
Gabrielle ReidyGriet's Mother
Chris McHallemGriet's Father
Alakina MannCornelia VermeerR Rollo WeeksFrans
Anna PopplewellMaertgeWhere to watch
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Release date 2003-12-12
Countries United Kingdom · France · Luxembourg
Production & box office Budget $10.5M · Box office $33M
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