| Product Summary | | Publisher: Warner | | Format: DVD | | UPC: 00085392129225 | | Buy.com Sku: 40168572 | | Item#: VTWL69 | | Category Keywords: Theatrical Release | Rating:  |
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| | | Her Birthright Was Stolen. Her Dignity Taken. Her Rights Denied. Deception Was The Only Option.
Features: DVD, Spanish, French, Subtitled
Affair of the Necklace is a romantic drama based on the controversial true story of Jeanne De La Motte Valois (Hilary Swank), a countess whose name was stripped from her by the Royal Family during the late 18th Century. The story of her fight to restore her name and proper place in society is filled with mystery, intrigue and desire, with an infamous diamond necklace at the center of it all.
"A ripping good story with drama and dangerous liaisons to spare." Jami Bernard, New York Daily News
"Beautifully acted..." Paul Clinton, CNN
"...the remarkable odyssey of a young woman..." Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
"...the fact that it was inspired by real-life events made me enjoy it all the more." Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper And The Movies
"...it's proof that Swank has the stuff real stars are made of." Glenn Kenny, Premiere Magazine
Editor's Note
This tale of intrigue and corruption is based on a true account of 18th Century French noblewoman Jeanne de la Motte-Valois (played by Oscar-winner Hilary Swank), whose family has been dispossessed of status and title by the king. To restore honor to her name, not to mention reclaim her family estate, Jeanne must have her lineage officially authenticated at the court of Versailles. After several unsuccessful attempts to obtain an audience with Marie Antoinette (Joely Richardson), Jeanne finds an ally in male courtesan Rétaux de la Villette (Simon Baker), who advises her to try and gain influence at court by attracting a wealthy sponsor: Cardinal Rohan (Jonathan Pryce), a ruthless man whose appetite for women is only exceeded by his appetite for power. Aided by Villette, her estranged husband Nicolas (Adrien Brody), and an enigmatic foreign mystic, Count Cagliostro (Christopher Walken), Jeanne becomes embroiled in an elaborate scheme involving the cardinal, the queen, and the theft of a priceless diamond necklace. Director Charles Shyer's opulent costume drama, set against a backdrop of increasing civil unrest in pre-revolutionary France, was filmed in Prague and on location at Versailles.
| Features | Scene Access | | Original Theatrical Trailer | | Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Interactive Menus | | Gag Reel | | Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 | | Cast/Crew Film Highlights | | Documentary "Designing Affair" | | Commentary By Director Charles Shyer | | Additional Scenes | | Widescreen Version Enhanced For 16x9 TVs | | Documentary "The Affair Of The Necklace: The Making Of A Scandal" |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Warner |
| Release Date: 2/3/2004 |
| Running Time: 117 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2001 | | Catalog ID: 21292 | | UPC: 00085392129225 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 2.35:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Oscar (2002) | | | Milena Canonero, Nominee, Best Costume Design |
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| | Professional Reviews | Movieline's Hollywood Life
"...A well-crafted story....This film is rousingly enjoyable, admirably complex...[and] ravishing to behold..." 12/01/2001 p.46-8Sight and Sound
"...The film features lavish costumes, exotic accents, and a sense of historical significance..." 02/01/2001 p.38 |
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