Days after the ridiculous death of Natasha Richardson, wife of famous actor Liam Neeson, Premiere.com has determined her 10 best roles.
Gothic (1986) Playing the opposite of Gabriel Byrne, Richardson is the author Mary Shelley herself, writing her horror classic Frankenstein. Patty Hearst (1988) In this true story, Richardson plays a woman named Patty Hearst who is kidnapped by American revolutionaries in the 1970s. After spending some time as a captive, Hearst joins their cause, renouncing her parents and their way of life. Comfort from a Stranger (1990) For this role, Natasha received the “Best Actress” award at the British Film Awards. Widow of the Mountain (1994) Both comedy and mystery, Richardson plays Mrs. Edwina Broom, a newcomer to the town of Widows Peak. Her arrival causes turmoil and suspicion among the women of the town. Cabaret (1998) Sally Boyle is perhaps the actress’s best role. Her performance in the Broadway production of the Nightlife Kit Kat Klub won her a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Parent Trap (1998) Co-starring Dennis Quaid in the Disney remake, Richardson played Elizabeth James, the mother of identical twins who were separated at birth. The Asylum (2005) In this film, Natasha plays the wife of a psychiatrist who takes the post of deputy director of a remote psychiatric clinic. After she is attracted to a charismatic stranger, the relationship is about to destroy her family. A Streetcar Named Desire (2005) The Broadway musical stars Richardson as Blanche DeBusy, a Southern belle who travels to New Orleans to live with her sister . This is one of the most difficult and emotional roles on Broadway. The White Countess (2005) The year is 1930 and the place is Shanghai. Natasha plays a Russian countess who works in a bar after being broke after the revolution. When Darkness Falls (2007) In this film, Richardson plays a loving mother and wife whose own mother reveals a secret that turns her life upside down.
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