The Duchess
- Genre: Drama
- Film running length: 110 min
(excl trailers and advertisements) - UK release date: 5/9/2008
- Directed by: Saul Dibb
- Country: United Kingdom
- Language: English
- Distributor: Pathe Distribution Ltd
Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes
Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes star in the dramatic story of the 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire.
Georgiana, a celebrity of her time and famed for her beauty and extravagant political and personal life falls in love with an ambitious young politician. Her affair leads to bitter conflict with her husband and threatens to cause a major scandal.
If you liked ‘Pride and Prejudice’ you’ll love ‘ The Duchess’.
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Contains moderate sex.
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The Duchess
The Duchess was a fantastic movie, well played by Keira Knightley. Very touching storyline, one actually has a lot of symathy for the role that Keira plays. I would recommend this movie to those who enjoy period dramas and those who liked Pride and Prejudice.
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