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The Lady and the Duke
The Lady and the Duke

The Lady and the Duke

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

129 mins

Rating

6.4/10

Release Date

07 September 2001

Country

Germany

Cast

Lucy Russell

Lucy Russell

Grace Elliot

Jean-Claude Dreyfus

Jean-Claude Dreyfus

Le duc d'Orléans

Rosette

Rosette

Fanchette

Marie Rivière

Marie Rivière

Madame Laurent

Charlotte Véry

Charlotte Véry

Vergniaud

Léonard Cobiant

Léonard Cobiant

Champcenetz

François Marthouret

François Marthouret

Dumouriez

Caroline Morin

Caroline Morin

Nanon

Serge Renko

Serge Renko

Vergniaud

Éric Viellard

Éric Viellard

Osselin

Alain Libolt

Alain Libolt

Duc de Biron

Georges Benoît

Georges Benoît

Section Miromesnil: President

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