The Affair of the Necklace

(2001)Directed by Charles Shyer118 min · RDrama, History, Romance
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.

Hilary Swankas Jeanne St. Remy de Valois
Jonathan Pryceas Cardinal Louis de Rohan
Simon Bakeras Rétaux de Vilette
Adrien Brodyas Count Nicolas De La Motte
Brian Coxas Minister Breteuil
Joely Richardsonas Marie-Antoinette
Christopher Walkenas Count Cagliostro
Hayden Panettiereas Young Jeanne
Simon Kunzas Minister of Titles
Paul Brookeas Monsieur Bohmer
Peter Eyreas Monsieur Bassenge
Frank McCuskeras Abel Duphot
Simon Shackletonas Louis XVI
Hermione Gullifordas Nicole Leguay d'Oliva
Geoffrey Hutchingsas President D'Aligre
James Vaughanas Magistrate Titon
JNJonathan Newthas Magistrate de Marce
Kristina Billas Irène de Valois
James Larkinas Darnell de Valois
Diana Quickas Madame Pomfré
Helen Mastersas Madame Campan
Victoria Shaletas Colleen
Christophe Paouas Pierre Charron
Michel D'Ozas Marquis de Favras