A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life........ Georgiana Spencer became Duchess of Devonshire on her marriage to the Duke in 1774, at the height of the Georgian period, a period of fashion, decadence, and political change. Spirited and adored by the public at large she quickly found her marriage to be a disappointment, defined by her duty to produce a male heir and the Duke's philandering and callous indifference to her. She befriends Lady Bess but finds she is once again betrayed by her husband who wields his power with the three eventually living uncomfortably together. Against this background, and with the pressures of an unfaithful husband, strict social pressures and constant public scrutiny, Georgiana falls passionately in love with Charles Grey, a rising young Whig politician. However, despite his ongoing liaison with Lady Bess, the Duke refuses to allow her to continue the affair and threatens to take her children from her.
Director:
Saul Dibb
Writers:
Jeffrey Hatcher (screenplay), Anders Thomas Jensen (screenplay),
Stars:
Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes and Dominic Cooper | See full cast and crew
Cast overview, first billed only:
Keira Knightley ... Georgiana
Ralph Fiennes ... The Duke
Charlotte Rampling ... Lady Spencer
Dominic Cooper ... Charles Grey
Hayley Atwell ... Bess Foster
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
Plot Keywords:
Duke | Marriage | Heir | Politician | Fashion
Taglines:
The scandal that shocked a nation. The courage that defined a woman.
Genres:
Biography | Drama | History | Romance
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for sexual content, brief nudity and thematic material (cut) See all certifications
Parents Guide:
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Details
Official Sites:
Official site | Official site [Japan]
Country:
UK | Italy | France | USA
Language:
English
Release Date:
10 September 2008 (USA)
Also Known As:
La duchessa
Filming Locations:
Bath, Somerset, England, UK
Box Office
Budget:
£13,500,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend:
£1,402,200 (UK) (7 September 2008) (426 Screens)
Gross:
$43,306,325 (Worldwide) (20 September 2009)
Company Credits
Production Co:
Paramount Vantage, Pathé, BBC Films
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
110 min
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | DTS | SDDS
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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