The Duchess

The Duchess (2008)

12A
05/09/2008 (GB)
Drama, History, Romance
1h 50m

Based on the incredible true story.

Overview

A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.

  • Saul DibbDirector, Screenplay
  • Jeffrey HatcherScreenplay
  • Anders Thomas JensenScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $17,759,769

  • Revenue

    $43,306,325

Keywords

  • adultery
  • infidelity
  • london, england
  • husband wife relationship
  • politics
  • marriage crisis
  • gambling debt
  • duke
  • biography
  • based on true story
  • unfaithfulness
  • royalty
  • historical fiction
  • period drama
  • aristocrat
  • 18th century
  • duchess
  • costume drama
  • philanderer

Top Billed Cast

Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley

Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire

Ralph Fiennes

Ralph Fiennes

Duke of Devonshire

Charlotte Rampling

Charlotte Rampling

Lady Spencer

Dominic Cooper

Dominic Cooper

Charles Grey

Hayley Atwell

Hayley Atwell

Bess Foster

Simon McBurney

Simon McBurney

Charles Fox

Aidan McArdle

Aidan McArdle

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

John Shrapnel

John Shrapnel

General Grey

Alistair Petrie

Alistair Petrie

Heaton

Patrick Godfrey

Patrick Godfrey

Dr. Neville

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