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Paris, 1786: a woman in court. The Crown murdered her father for his views about the poor, now Jeanne wants her home and good name back. She believes all can be set right if she can talk to the Queen, whose House Minister rebuffs her. With the help of a courtside gigolo, she learns to use what others desire to get what she wants. She needs a patron: with forged letters, she convinces Cardinal de Rohan she is the Queen's confidante and can help him regain royal favor. Jeanne conspires to have the Cardinal purchase a fabulous diamond necklace for the Queen. He delivers it to Jeanne for Marie Antoinette. If the scheme breaks down, what then? Might this affair spark revolution?

Starring actors in "The Affair of the Necklace" movie:

Brian Cox as a character Minister Breteuil Brian Cox also starred in the next movies: "The Bourne Identity" in a role of Ward Abbott; "25th Hour" in a role of James Brogan; "Troy" in a role of Agamemnon; "Adaptation." in a role of Robert McKee; "The Bourne Supremacy" in a role of Ward Abbott; "Kiss the Girls" in a role of Chief Hatfield, Durham P.D.; "Braveheart" in a role of Argyle Wallace; "The Glimmer Man" in a role of Mr. Smith; "Manhunter" in a role of Dr. Hannibal Lecktor; "The Ring" in a role of Richard Morgan; "The Corruptor" in a role of Sean Wallace; "Match Point" in a role of Alec Hewett; "Merchants of Venus (aka Dirty Little Business, A)" in a role of Uncle Vladimir; "The Ringer" in a role of Gary Barker; "Running with Scissors" in a role of Dr. Finch; "The Bourne Ultimatum" in a role of Ward Abbott; "The Flying Scotsman" in a role of Douglas Baxter; "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep"; "Rob Roy" in a role of Killearn; "The Long Kiss Goodnight" in a role of Dr. Nathan Waldman; "Red" in a role of Avery Ludlow; "Shoot on Sight" in a role of Daniel Tennant; "The Escapist" in a role of Frank Perry; "X2" in a role of William Stryker; "Red Eye" in a role of Joe Reisert; "Terra" in a role of General Hemmer; "Trick 'r Treat" in a role of Mr. Kreeg; "Rushmore" in a role of Dr. Nelson Guggenheim; "Tell-Tale" in a role of Van Doren; "As Good as Dead" in a role of Reverend Kalahan; "The Good Heart" in a role of Jacques;

Hilary Swank as a character Jeanne St. Remy de Valois Hilary Swank also starred in the next movies: "The Core" in a role of Maj. Rebecca Childs; "Million Dollar Baby" in a role of Maggie Fitzgerald; "Freedom Writers" in a role of Erin Gruwell; "The Reaping" in a role of Katherine Winter; "P.S. I Love You" in a role of Holly Kennedy; "11:14 (Eleven Fourteen, The Movie)" in a role of Buzzy; "Insomnia" in a role of Detective Ellie Burr;

Jonathan Pryce as a character Cardinal Louis de Rohan Jonathan Pryce also starred in the next movies: "Tomorrow Never Dies" in a role of Elliot Carver; "Brazil" in a role of Sam Lowry; "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" in a role of Governor Weatherby Swann; "Ronin" in a role of Seamus O'Rourke; "Stigmata" in a role of Cardinal Daniel Houseman; "What a Girl Wants" in a role of Alistair Payne; "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" in a role of The Right Ordinary Horatio Jackson; "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" in a role of Governor Weatherby Swann; "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" in a role of Governor Weatherby Swann; "Evita" in a role of Juan Perón; "Leatherheads" in a role of C.C. Frazier; "The Moon and the Stars" in a role of Scarpia; "The Age of Innocence" in a role of Rivière; "Echelon Conspiracy" in a role of Mueller; "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" in a role of U.S. President;

Simon Baker as a character Rétaux de Vilette Simon Baker also starred in the next movies: "Red Planet" in a role of Chip Pettengill; "The Ring Two" in a role of Max Rourke; "Land of the Dead" in a role of Riley; "The Devil Wears Prada" in a role of Christian Thompson; "Sex and Death 101" in a role of Roderick Blank; "Journey to the Center of the Earth" in a role of Rescuer; "The Missing" in a role of Honesco, Kayitah's son; "The Lodger" in a role of Malcolm; "Not Forgotten" in a role of Jack Bishop; "Most Wanted" in a role of Stephen Barnes; "Women in Trouble" in a role of Travis McPherson;

Adrien Brody as a character Count Nicolas De La Motte Adrien Brody also starred in the next movies: "The Thin Red Line" in a role of Corporal Fife; "The Pianist" in a role of Wladyslaw Szpilman; "Oxygen" in a role of Harry; "Bread and Roses" in a role of Sam Shapiro; "King Kong" in a role of Jack Driscoll; "The Village" in a role of Noah Percy; "Hollywoodland" in a role of Louis Simo; "The Darjeeling Limited" in a role of Peter; "Summer of Sam" in a role of Richie; "Bullet" in a role of Ruby Stein; "Cadillac Records" in a role of Leonard Chess; "King of the Hill" in a role of Lester; "The Brothers Bloom" in a role of Bloom; "Angels in the Outfield" in a role of Danny Hemmerling; "Liberty Heights" in a role of Van Kurtzman; "Solo" in a role of Dr. Bill Stewart, Solo's Designer; "The Jacket" in a role of Jack Starks;

Joely Richardson as a character Marie-Antoinette Joely Richardson also starred in the next movies: "King Ralph" in a role of Princess Anna; "The Last Mimzy" in a role of Jo Wilder; "Event Horizon" in a role of Lt. Starck; "The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey" in a role of Susan McDowell; "Fallen Angel" in a role of Katherine Wentworth; "101 Dalmatians" in a role of Anita;

Christopher Walken as a character Count Cagliostro Christopher Walken also starred in the next movies: "Kangaroo Jack" in a role of Salvatore 'Sal' Maggio; "Catch Me If You Can" in a role of Frank Abagnale, Sr.; "Sleepy Hollow" in a role of The Hessian Horseman; "New Rose Hotel" in a role of Fox; "Gigli" in a role of Det. Stanley Jacobellis; "Blast from the Past" in a role of Calvin Webber; "The Stepford Wives" in a role of Mike Wellington; "The Rundown" in a role of Hatcher; "Around the Bend" in a role of Turner Lair; "Batman Returns" in a role of Max Shreck; "Mousehunt" in a role of Caeser, the Exterminator; "Nick of Time" in a role of Mr. Smith; "Click" in a role of Morty; "A 007 View to a Kill" in a role of Max Zorin; "Wedding Crashers" in a role of Treasury Secretary William Cleary; "The Prophecy" in a role of Gabriel; "Last Man Standing" in a role of Hickey; "The Opportunists" in a role of Victor 'Vic' Kelly; "Hairspray" in a role of Wilbur Turnblad; "Man on Fire" in a role of Rayburn; "Joe Dirt" in a role of Clem; "King of New York" in a role of Frank White; "True Romance" in a role of Vincenzo Coccotti; "Wayne's World 2" in a role of Bobby Cahn; "Antz" in a role of Colonel Cutter; "The Anderson Tapes" in a role of The Kid; "The Dead Zone" in a role of Johnny Smith; "Julius Caesar" in a role of Marcus Portius Cato; "Annie Hall" in a role of Duane Hall; "The Deer Hunter" in a role of Nick; "The Milagro Beanfield War" in a role of Kyril Montana; "America's Sweethearts" in a role of Hal Weidmann;

Hayden Panettiere as a character Young Jeanne Hayden Panettiere also starred in the next movies: "Racing Stripes" in a role of Channing Walsh; "Dinosaur" in a role of Suri; "Ice Princess" in a role of Gen Harwood; "Remember the Titans" in a role of Sheryl Yoast; "Shanghai Kiss" in a role of Adelaide Bourbon; "A Bug's Life" in a role of Dot; "The Cove" in a role of Herself; "The Object of My Affection" in a role of Mermaid;

Simon Kunz as a character Minister of Titles Simon Kunz also starred in the next movies: "007 GoldenEye" in a role of Severnaya duty officer; "The Cave" in a role of Mike - Caver #1; "Match Point" in a role of Rod Carver; "The Parent Trap" in a role of Martin - James's Butler;

Paul Brooke as a character Monsieur Bohmer Paul Brooke also starred in the next movies: "Bridget Jones's Diary" in a role of Mr. Fitzherbert; "The Edge of Love" in a role of Mr. Justice Singleton;

Peter Eyre as a character Monsieur Bassenge Peter Eyre also starred in the next movies: "Dragonslayer" in a role of Casiodorus Rex;

Frank McCusker as a character Abel Duphot Frank McCusker starred only in the movie "The Affair of the Necklace"

Simon Shackleton as a character Louis XVI Simon Shackleton starred only in the movie "The Affair of the Necklace"

Hermione Gulliford as a character Nicole Leguay d'Oliva Hermione Gulliford starred only in the movie "The Affair of the Necklace"

Geoffrey Hutchings as a character President D'Aligre Geoffrey Hutchings also starred in the next movies: "It's All About Love" in a role of Mr. Morrison; "The Thief Lord" in a role of Conte;