The Duchess (2008)
September 12, 2008 by admin
Filed under Drama, History, Hollywood Movies
Synopsis:
Long before the concept existed, the Duchess of Devonshire, Georgiana Spencer, was the original “It Girl.” Like her direct descendent Princess Diana, she was ravishing, glamorous and adored by an entire country. Determined to be a player in the wider affairs of the world, she proved that she could out-gamble, out-drink and outwit most of the aristocratic men who surrounded her. She helped usher in sweeping changes to England as a leader of the forward-thinking Whig Party. But even as her power and popularity grew, she was haunted by the fact that the only man in England she seemingly could not seduce was her very own husband, the Duke. And when she tried to find her own way to be true to her heart and loyal to her duty, the resulting controversies and convoluted liaisons would leave all of London talking.
Full Cast & Crew
Theatrical Release
9/19/2008
Director Credit
Saul Dibb Director
Cast Credit
Keira Knightley Georgiana
Ralph Fiennes The Duke
Dominic Cooper Charles Grey
Hayley Atwell Bess Foster
Charlotte Rampling Lady Spencer
Simon McBurney Charles Fox
Aidan McArdle Richard Sheridan
John Shrapnel General Grey
Alistair Petrie Heaton
Patrick Godfrey Dr Neville
Michael Medwin Speechmaker
Justin Edwards Macaroni
Richard McCabe Sir James Hare
Calvin Dean Devonshire House Servant
Hannah Stokely Devonshire House Maid
Andy Armour Burleigh
Emily Jewell Nanny
Bruce MacKinnon Sir Peter Teazle
Georgia King Lady Teazle
Luke Norris Footman
Eva Hrela Charlotte (Age 3)
Poppy Wigglesworth Charlotte (Age 9)
Emily Cohen Harryo
Mercy Fiennes Tiffin Little G
Sebastian Applewhite Augustus
Angus McEwan Lord Robert
Kate Burdette Lady Harriet
Laura Stevely Lady Elizabeth
Ben Garlick Lord Ambrose
Max Bennett Lord Walter
Camilla Arfwedson Lady Charlotte
Fiona Sheehan Young Girl in Theatre
Sarah Wyatt Servant Girl
Thomas Arnold Dealer
Gilbert Wynne Althorpe Servant
Richard Curzon Heaton’s Clerk
Sophia Johnston Guest at Lady Melbourne’s Ball
Katerina Tana Guest at Lady Melbourne’s Ball
Writer Credit
Amanda Foreman Source Material
Jeffrey Hatcher Screenplay
Anders Thomas Jensen Screenplay
Saul Dibb Screenplay
Music Credit
Rachel Portman Composer