Cheated of her family name and fortune after the state executes her father, Jeanne de la Motte-Valois dupes a greedy cardinal into investing in a valuable necklace. Costume drama of blackmail and courtesans, with a 24-carat supporting cast., Lavish period drama set in 18th-century France in which a countess stripped of her aristocratic privileges hatches an elaborate plot to win them back. However, her plan threatens to fan the flames of growing revolutionary sentiments., 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., A director of contemporary comedies, Charles Shyer makes a genre leap into period costume drama with this lavish epic based on a controversial chapter of French history. Hilary Swank stars as Jeanne de la Motte Valois, a countess whose royal title has been stripped from her family by the crown in late 18th century. Determined to restore her good name and privilege, Jeanne schemes politically and sexually with a trio of co-conspirators that includes her gigolo lover, Retaux de Villette (Simon Baker), her husband, Nicolas (Adrien Brody), and a mysterious Italian count (Christopher Walken) to obtain a diamond necklace worth millions. Jeanne’s cabal concocts a series of forged letters linking Marie Antoinette (Joely Richardson) and the stunning 2,800-carat jewelry to the debauched Cardinal Louis de Rohan (Jonathan Pryce), an act that could end up restoring rank to the Valois family or fanning the flames of growing revolutionary sentiments. The Affair of the Necklace (2001) co-stars Brian Cox as the narrator Minister Breteuil., Oscar winner Hilary Swank stars in this costume drama, which is packed with intrigue. She plays an 18th-century French countess who hatches a scheme involving the theft of a priceless necklace, which will enable her to restore her disgraced family name and regain the royal status that has been unjustly stripped from her. Jonathan Pryce, Simon Baker.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “The Affair of the Necklace ” ?
A: The main cast includes Hilary Swank,Jonathan Pryce,Simon Baker,Adrien Brody,Brian Cox,Joely Richardson,Christopher Walken,Paul Brooke,Peter Eyre,Simon Kunz,Hayden Panettiere,Frank McCusker,Simon Shackleton,Hermione Gulliford,Michael Wilhoit,Milena Canonero,Tony Dawe,Dominic Sidoli,Jean-Michel Ducourty,Gail Stevens,Philippe Turlure,Nancy Meyers,Jean-Michel Hugon,Mark Nelmes,Ashley Rowe,Alex McDowell,Mark Bennett,Tony Lamberti,Kira Davis,Kelly Oxford,Mario Michisanti,David Moritz,Stacey Attanasio,Martin Kurel,Billy Hopkins.
Q: When Did the “The Affair of the Necklace” Released?
A: The Movie “The Affair of the Necklace” originally aired on 2001-11-30 and released in the year of 2001.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “The Affair of the Necklace” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “The Affair of the Necklace” ?
A: “The Affair of the Necklace” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
