The Affair of the Necklace (2001)

  • R
  • 11/20/2001 (US)
  • Drama, History, Romance
  • 1h 58m

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

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.

Charles Shyer

Director

John Sweet

Writer

Cast

Hilary Swank's headshot

Hilary Swank

Jeanne St. Remy de Valois
Jonathan Pryce's headshot

Jonathan Pryce

Cardinal Louis de Rohan
Simon Baker's headshot

Simon Baker

Rétaux de Vilette
Adrien Brody's headshot

Adrien Brody

Count Nicolas De La Motte
Brian Cox's headshot

Brian Cox

Minister Breteuil
Joely Richardson's headshot

Joely Richardson

Marie-Antoinette
Christopher Walken's headshot

Christopher Walken

Count Cagliostro
Hayden Panettiere's headshot

Hayden Panettiere

Young Jeanne

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