The Lady and the Duke (2001)
Grace Dalrymple Elliot is a British aristocrat trapped in Paris during the French Revolution. Determined to maintain her stiff upper lip and pampered life despite the upheaval, Grace continues her friendship with the Duke of Orléans while risking her life and liberty to protect a fugitive.
Director: Éric Rohmer
Genre: Drama, History, Romance, War
Runtime: 129 min
Release Date: September 7, 2001
Cast
- Lucy Russell - Grace Elliot
- Jean-Claude Dreyfus - Le duc d'Orléans
- Rosette - Fanchette
- Marie Rivière - Madame Laurent
- Charlotte Véry - Vergniaud
- Léonard Cobiant - Champcenetz
- François Marthouret - Dumouriez
- Caroline Morin - Nanon
- Serge Renko - Vergniaud
- Éric Viellard - Osselin
Screenplay
- Grace Elliott (Original Story)
- Éric Rohmer (Scenario Writer)
- Grace Elliott
- Éric Rohmer
Cinematography: Diane Baratier
Editing: Mary Stephen
Production: Pathé Image, KC Medien, France 3 Cinéma, Compagnie Éric Rohmer
Country: Germany, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
French Revolution and the Reign of Terror
Keywords
paris, france, duke, french revolution, aristocrat, 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lady and the Duke about?
- Grace Dalrymple Elliot is a British aristocrat trapped in Paris during the French Revolution. Determined to maintain her stiff upper lip and pampered life despite the upheaval, Grace continues her friendship with the Duke of Orléans while risking her life and liberty to protect a fugitive.
- Who directed The Lady and the Duke?
- The Lady and the Duke was directed by Éric Rohmer.
- Who stars in The Lady and the Duke?
- The Lady and the Duke stars Lucy Russell, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Rosette, Marie Rivière, Charlotte Véry, Léonard Cobiant.
- How long is The Lady and the Duke?
- The Lady and the Duke has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).
- What genre is The Lady and the Duke?
- The Lady and the Duke is a Drama, History, Romance, War film.
- Where was The Lady and the Duke produced?
- The Lady and the Duke was produced in Germany, France.
- What are the themes of The Lady and the Duke?
- The themes of The Lady and the Duke include: French Revolution and the Reign of Terror.