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The Affair of the Necklace (2001)

R 118 min  -  Drama | History  -   30 November 2001 (USA)
6.0
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In pre-Revolutionary France, a young aristocratic woman left penniless by the political unrest in the country, must avenge her family's fall from grace by scheming to steal a priceless necklace.

Director:

Charles Shyer

Writer:

John Sweet
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Hilary Swank ...
Jonathan Pryce ...
Simon Baker ...
Adrien Brody ...
Brian Cox ...
Joely Richardson ...
Christopher Walken ...
Hayden Panettiere ...
Simon Kunz Simon Kunz ...
Minister of Titles
Paul Brooke Paul Brooke ...
Monsieur Bohmer
Peter Eyre Peter Eyre ...
Monsieur Bassenge
Frank McCusker Frank McCusker ...
Abel Duphot
Simon Shackleton Simon Shackleton ...
Hermione Gulliford Hermione Gulliford ...
Nicole Leguay d'Oliva
Geoffrey Hutchings Geoffrey Hutchings ...
President D'Aligre
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Storyline

Paris, 1786: a woman in court. The Crown murdered her father for his views about the poor, now Jeanne wants her home and good name back. She believes all can be set right if she can talk to the Queen, whose House Minister rebuffs her. With the help of a courtside gigolo, she learns to use what others desire to get what she wants. She needs a patron: with forged letters, she convinces Cardinal de Rohan she is the Queen's confidante and can help him regain royal favor. Jeanne conspires to have the Cardinal purchase a fabulous diamond necklace for the Queen. He delivers it to Jeanne for Marie Antoinette. If the scheme breaks down, what then? Might this affair spark revolution? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Queen | Cardinal | Necklace | Marie Antoinette | Gigolo  | See more »

Taglines:

To avenge the murder of her family, one woman's passion for justice will bring down an empire..... See more »

Genres:

Drama | History

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some sexuality See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Farlig intrig See more »

Filming Locations:

Alincourt, Ardennes, France See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$125,523 (USA) (2 December 2001) (18 Screens)

Gross:

$430,313 (USA) (13 January 2002)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Alcon Entertainment See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

In the 1938 film Marie Antoinette, Norma Shearer refused any complimentary make-up for the final scene showing her character going to the guillotine. She wanted to look as haggard and exhausted as the real queen had in her final moments. In the final scene for this movie, Joely Richardson expressed the same effects as she tried to convey as her reflection can be viewed in the water bucket beside guillotine before the beheading. See more »

Quotes

Cardinal Louis de Rohan: [to Jeanne, after meeting with the fake Antoinette] I know what you're up to. Antoinette is secretly in love with me. Deny it if you will, but don't ask me to play the fool.
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Connections

Referenced in The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Le Réjouissance - Allegro"
Written by George Frideric Handel (as G.F. Handel)
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