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The Affair of the Necklace

The Affair of the Necklace

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The Affair of the Necklace

"Her birthright was stolen. Her dignity taken. Her rights denied. Deception was the only option."

2001

1h 58m

5.6(94 votes)

Drama

History

Romance

Overview

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.

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Alcon Entertainment

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Hilary Swank

Hilary Swank

Jeanne St. Remy de Valois

Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce

Cardinal Louis de Rohan

Simon Baker

Simon Baker

Rétaux de Vilette

Adrien Brody

Adrien Brody

Count Nicolas De La Motte

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Minister Breteuil

Joely Richardson

Joely Richardson

Marie-Antoinette

Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken

Count Cagliostro

Hayden Panettiere

Hayden Panettiere

Young Jeanne

Simon Kunz

Simon Kunz

Minister of Titles

Paul Brooke

Paul Brooke

Monsieur Bohmer

Creative team

Directed by: Charles Shyer
Written by: John Sweet
Produced by: Broderick Johnson
Andrew A. Kosove

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