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The Lady and the Duke (2001)
L'anglaise et le duc (original title)

PG_13 129 min  -  Drama | History | War  -   7 September 2001 (Belgium)
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During the French Revolution, a Scottish aristocrat and her former lover, the Duke of Orleans, find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict.

Director:

Eric Rohmer

Writers:

Grace Elliott (memoir "Ma vie sous la révolution"), Eric Rohmer (adaptation)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jean-Claude Dreyfus ...
Le duc d'Orléans
Lucy Russell ...
Grace Elliott
Alain Libolt Alain Libolt ...
Duc de Biron
Charlotte Véry Charlotte Véry ...
Pulcherie the Cook
Rosette Rosette ...
Fanchette
Léonard Cobiant Léonard Cobiant ...
Champcenetz
François Marthouret François Marthouret ...
Dumouriez
Caroline Morin Caroline Morin ...
Nanon
Héléna Dubiel Héléna Dubiel ...
Madame Meyler
Laurent Le Doyen Laurent Le Doyen ...
Section Miromesnil: Officer
Georges Benoît Georges Benoît ...
Section Miromesnil: President
Serge Wolfsperger Serge Wolfsperger ...
Section Miromesnil: Aide
Daniel Tarrare Daniel Tarrare ...
Justin the Doorman
Marie Rivière Marie Rivière ...
Madame Laurent
Michel Demierre Michel Demierre ...
Chabot
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Storyline

An episodic look at Grace Elliott (1760-1823) and Philippe, the Duke of Orleans, during the French Revolution. In 1790, they are friends, no longer lovers. He suggests she leave France, she warns him to quit the Revolution. In 1792, she must escape Paris on foot. Less than a month later, she returns on an errand of mercy and shows great courage saving the governor of Tuileries. The Duke in turn steps in to protect Grace. In early 1793, she demands a promise from the Duke that he vote to spare Louis's life; he does not, and Grace is furious. In April, he warns her of a search; she is arrested and brought before the committee. Orleans, too, is suspect. The guillotine awaits. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Duke | Revolution | Lover | French Revolution | Aristocrat  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | History | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some violent images See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

(Belgium) See more »

Also Known As:

A Inglesa E o Duque See more »

Box Office

Budget:

FRF 39,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$25,804 (USA) (12 May 2002) (5 Screens)

Gross:

$329,845 (USA) (6 October 2002)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (New York Film Festival)

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Chosen by "Les Cahiers du cinéma" (France) as one of the 10 best pictures of 2001 (#02) See more »

Connections

References The Far Country (1954) See more »

Soundtracks

"La Carmagnole"
(trad.) 1792 See more »