
House of Versace is a movie directed by Sara Sugarman in 2013 and based on the book House of Versace: The Untold Story of Genius, Murder, and Survival by Deborah Ball, first published in 2009. The movie features Gina Gershon, Raquel Welch, Enrico Colantoni, Colm Feore, Pascal Petardi, Donna Murphy, and others.
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Storyline
Following the tragic demise of Gianni, who is fatally shot at his Miami villa at the age of 50, the responsibility of managing the company falls upon his siblings, Donatella and Santo. Donatella, plagued by drug addiction and teetering on the verge of bankruptcy, finds a lifeline when her family supports her transfer to a rehabilitation center. After successfully overcoming her addiction and regaining her health, she spearheads the transformation of the company into one of the globe’s most influential fashion brands.
Movie vs Book

Year
2013
Minutes
85
Movie Rate
5.70
Source: IMDb

Year
2009
Pages
352
Book Rate
7.82
S: Goodreads
Book
House of Versace
Subtitle: The Untold Story of Genius, Murder, and Survival
Author: Deborah Ball
Country: USA
First published in: 2009
Length: 352 pages
Genre: Biography
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JASON REITMAN (Filmmaker)
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