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The Affair of the Necklace

R20011h 58mCharles Shyer
IMDb 6.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 15% · Metacritic 42

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

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.

DramaHistoryRomance
Marie AntoinetteRevenge

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What is The Affair of the Necklace (2001) about?

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.

Who stars in The Affair of the Necklace?

The Affair of the Necklace stars Hilary Swank (Jeanne St. Remy de Valois), Jonathan Pryce (Cardinal Louis de Rohan), Simon Baker (Rétaux de Vilette), Adrien Brody (Count Nicolas De La Motte), Brian Cox (Minister Breteuil). The film was directed by Charles Shyer.

How long is The Affair of the Necklace?

The Affair of the Necklace has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2001. It is rated R.

Is The Affair of the Necklace worth watching?

The Affair of the Necklace holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 15. Fans of Drama, History, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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