Painted Lady (1000) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1000 · 204 mins · English

Directed by

Julian Jarrold

Starring

Helen Mirren, Lesley Manville, Franco Nero, John Kavanagh, Iain Glen, Michael Maloney

A murder uncovers a violent secret from Maggie’s past. The story follows her from the Irish countryside to London and New York, then back again, as she re‑enters society as a countess and a shady art dealer. With panache and charisma, she discovers not only a high‑stakes auction but also a rekindled interracial romance, helpful relatives and a priceless painting, drawing her deeper into a perilous labyrinth of stolen art.