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The Duchess

The Duchess

Based on the incredible true story.

20087.01h 50m

Overview

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

Directed by Saul Dibb
Written by Jeffrey Hatcher, Anders Thomas Jensen, Saul Dibb
Produced by Gabrielle Tana, Michael Kuhn
Box OfficeBudget: $17.8MRevenue: $43.3M

Top 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

Themes & Keywords

adulteryinfidelitylondon, englandhusband wife relationshippoliticsmarriage crisisgambling debtdukebiographybased on true storyunfaithfulnessroyaltyhistorical fictionperiod dramaaristocrat18th centuryduchesscostume dramaphilanderer

About The Duchess

The Duchess is a drama, history, romance film released in 2008 exploring themes of adultery, infidelity, london, england, husband wife relationship, politics, marriage crisis. Directed by Saul Dibb, it stars Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes, Charlotte Rampling. A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.

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