Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Nicole Kidman | ... | Grace | |
Tim Roth | ... | Prince Rainier | |
Frank Langella | ... | Francis Tucker | |
Paz Vega | ... | Maria Callas | |
Parker Posey | ... | Madge | |
Milo Ventimiglia | ... | Rupert Allan | |
Geraldine Somerville | ... | Princess Antoinette | |
Nicholas Farrell | ... | Jean-Charles Rey | |
Robert Lindsay | ... | Aristote Onassis | |
Derek Jacobi | ... | Count Fernando D'Aillieres (as Sir Derek Jacobi) | |
André Penvern | ... | Charles de Gaulle | |
Jeanne Balibar | ... | Countess Baciochi | |
Flora Nicholson | ... | Phyllis | |
Yves Jacques | ... | Mr. Delavenne | |
Olivier Rabourdin | ... | Emile Pelletier |
1961. Princess Grace, the former Grace Kelly, has been married to Prince Rainier of Monaco now for five years, they having two young children. Her transition from famed Oscar-winning Hollywood actress from a humble background as the daughter of a Philadelphia bricklayer to European princess of a small, exclusive and tight-knit principality has been a difficult one, the Monagasques who have been less than welcoming to her in her outspoken American nature. Even in her official charity work as head of a women's committee for the Red Cross, the other committee members largely grumble under their breath about her as their leader. Despite loving Rainier, their marriage is a largely distant one emotionally as he focuses on his role as monarch, now an especially difficult time in the on-going tension between Monaco and France under the leadership of Charles de Gaulle, who would, if he could, annex Monaco back under French control. She has a small entourage of trusted advisers who lead her ... Written by Huggo
11 June 2014 Film of Choice at The Plaza Dorchester Tonight - Grace of Monaco. Generally slated by the critics I decided to see this film anyway and I was glad I did. A fictional story based on true events, this enjoyable film was a very haunting portrayal of Grace Kelly's move from Hollywood Princess to Royal Princess and the difficulties that arose during the transition. Centred around the very trying times when Charles de Gaulle was trying to gain control of Monaco, Grace Kelly was portrayed as a lost figure. Lost in her marriage, lost in her identity and lost in her way. Unfortunately, Nicole Kidman, although a very accomplished actress who was dressed well and at time did look very much the princess, did not convince me that she was Princess Grace. For starters physically she was too red, Grace Kelly was blonde, not a Marilyn Monroe sort of blonde but a regal blonde, and a serene blonde, Nicole just looked like a red head, furthermore she didn't make me believe that she was Grace Kelly, I just felt that I could see many of her other parts all tumbling together to try to encompass this icon of movie and Royal history. Having said that, I don't know exactly who could have played the part of Princess Grace of Monaco.........except perhaps ......... Grace Kelly!!!!!