The Duchess (2008)

  • PG-13
  • 09/19/2008 (US)
  • Drama, History, Romance
  • 1h 50m

Based on the incredible true story.

Overview

A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.

Saul Dibb

Director, Screenplay

Jeffrey Hatcher

Screenplay

Anders Thomas Jensen

Screenplay

Amanda Foreman

Novel

Cast

Keira Knightley's headshot

Keira Knightley

Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire
Ralph Fiennes's headshot

Ralph Fiennes

Duke of Devonshire
Charlotte Rampling's headshot

Charlotte Rampling

Lady Spencer
Dominic Cooper's headshot

Dominic Cooper

Charles Grey
Hayley Atwell's headshot

Hayley Atwell

Bess Foster
Simon McBurney's headshot

Simon McBurney

Charles Fox
Aidan McArdle's headshot

Aidan McArdle

Richard Brinsley Sheridan
John Shrapnel's headshot

John Shrapnel

General Grey

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