The Affair of the Necklace

Her birthright was stolen. Her dignity taken. Her rights denied. Deception was the only option.

5.6/1020011h 58mReleased

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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.

Released: Nov 30, 2001

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Hilary Swank

Jeanne St. Remy de Valois

Jonathan Pryce

Cardinal Louis de Rohan

Simon Baker

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