The Affair of the Necklace(2001)
Her birthright was stolen. Her dignity taken. Her rights denied. Deception was the only option.
The Affair of the Necklace Synopsis
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.
The Affair of the Necklace (2001) is a drama, history and romance film directed by Charles Shyer, released on November 30, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Hilary Swank, Jonathan Pryce, Simon Baker and Adrien Brody. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 95 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Shyer
- Writers:
- John Sweet
- Producers:
- Broderick Johnson, Andrew A. Kosove, Redmond Morris
- Cinematographer:
- Ashley Rowe
- Composer:
- David Newman
- Production:
- Alcon Entertainment
- Budget:
- $30,000,000
- Revenue:
- $1,198,113
- Status:
- Released
The Affair of the Necklace (2001) Trailer
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The Affair of the Necklace Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hilary Swank
as Jeanne St. Remy de Valois
Jonathan Pryce
as Cardinal Louis de Rohan
Simon Baker
as Rétaux de Vilette
Adrien Brody
as Count Nicolas De La Motte
Brian Cox
as Minister Breteuil
Joely Richardson
as Marie-Antoinette
Christopher Walken
as Count Cagliostro
Hayden Panettiere
as Young Jeanne
Simon Kunz
as Minister of Titles
Paul Brooke
as Monsieur Bohmer
Peter Eyre
as Monsieur Bassenge
Frank McCusker
as Abel Duphot
Key crew
Directed by Charles Shyer, written by John Sweet, produced by Broderick Johnson, Andrew A. Kosove and Redmond Morris.
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The Affair of the Necklace Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 95 ratings.
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The Affair of the Necklace – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Affair of the Necklace online?
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The Affair of the Necklace (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Affair of the Necklace?
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The main cast of The Affair of the Necklace (2001) includes Hilary Swank, Jonathan Pryce, Simon Baker, Adrien Brody and Brian Cox. The film was directed by Charles Shyer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Affair of the Necklace released?
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The Affair of the Necklace was released on November 30, 2001 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is The Affair of the Necklace worth watching?
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The Affair of the Necklace (2001) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 95 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Affair of the Necklace?
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