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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."

20011h 58m5.6 TMDb

Directed by Charles Shyer

Spoiler-Free

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.

Cast

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

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion7.8
Complexity6.5
Humor5
Realism7.7
Action5.4
Darkness4.5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • fans of emotional, heartfelt storytelling

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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