Affair of the Necklace
Director: Charles Shyer; Stars: Hilary Swank, Simon Baker; Release Date: June 25, 2002 |
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Affair of the Necklace - This tale of intrigue and corruption is based on a true account of 18th Century French noblewoman Jeanne de la Motte-Valois (played by Oscar-winner Hilary Swank), whose family has been dispossessed of status and title by the king. To restore honor to her name, not to mention reclaim her family estate, Jeanne must have her lineage officially authenticated at the court of Versailles. After several unsuccessful attempts to obtain an audience with Marie Antoinette (Joely Richardson), Jeanne finds an ally in male courtesan R?taux de la Villette (Simon Baker), who advises her to try and gain influence at court by attracting a wealthy sponsor: Cardinal Rohan (Jonathan Pryce), a ruthless man whose appetite for women is only exceeded by his appetite for power. Aided by Villette, her estranged husband Nicolas (Adrien Brody), and an enigmatic foreign mystic, Count Cagliostro (Christopher Walken), Jeanne becomes embroiled in an elaborate scheme involving the cardinal, the queen, and the theft of a priceless diamond ...
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Key Information |
| Directors | Charles Shyer |
| Stars | Hilary Swank |
| Actors | Peter Eyre |
| Genre | Dramas |
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| MPAA Rating | R (MPAA) |
| Available Formats | VHS |
| UPC | 012569683938 |
| Release Date | 2001 |
| Running Time | 1hr 57min |
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Languages |
| Original Language | English |
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DVD Editions |
| DVD Editions | DVD1hr 57minWarner Home VideoJune 25, 2002R (MPAA)085392129225 |
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VHS Editions |
| VHS Editions | VHS: Spanish Subtitled1hr 57minWarner Home VideoJune 25, 2002R (MPAA)012569683938 |
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Credits |
| Screenwriter | John Sweet |
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Professional Reviews |
| Professional Reviews | (12/01/2001, p.46-8, Stephen Farber): "...A well-crafted story....This film is rousingly enjoyable, admirably complex...[and] ravishing to behold..." |
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