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- Release date: September 12, 2008
- Director: Saul Dibb
- Screenwriters: Jeffrey Hatcher and Amanda Foreman
- Producers: Gabrielle Tana, Carolyn Marks, Blackwood, Michael Kuhn
- Distributors: Paramount Vantage, BBC Films, Pathe, Qwerty Films
- MPAA rating: PG-13
- Runtime: 111 min
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The Duchess is a film based on the biography Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire by Amanda Foreman.
Art directors Michael Carlin and Rebecca Alleway received Best Art Direction Oscar nominations for their work on the film.
The film won Best Costume Design at the 81st Annual Academy Awards on February 22, 2009.
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Plot Summary
This film is based on the true life story of Georgiana Cavendish, played by Keira Knightley. Georgiana is married to the Duke of Devonshire, played by Ralph Fiennes. The film explores the duke's long term affair with the duchess's best friend who lives with them, causing a scandal in 18th century England.Princess Di
Georgiana Cavendish was born Georgiana Spencer, and was a direct ancestor of Princess Diana.Telegraph: The Duchess and Diana: Kindred Spirits? (August 29, 2008)Cast Information
- Keira Knightley as Georgiana Cavendish
- Ralph Fiennes as William Cavendish
- Hayley Atwell as Elizabeth Cavendish
- Charlotte Rampling as Lady Spencer
- Dominic Cooper as Charles Grey
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The Duchess Questions
What upcoming movie includes the involvement of a real princess and a real duchess? 1 AnswerThe Young Victoria (Princess Beatrice of York appears in the film) and (Sarah, Duchess of York is a producer) read more
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@ShauneeColex for the first time in a while ok, life is still weird, but I'm ok. Have you seen Duchess?
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The woman speaking at the start of wrestling is Duchess Fredericka - she deposed her brother Senior, and will cause much trouble...
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@frugaldougal - great pics! Thanks for sharing. The Duchess Sable wishes she could have attended, but enjoyed the pics too! Wooooooof
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P.F. Chang's lunch with the homecoming duchess herself @sasholive.
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RT @TelegraphNews Revealed: the Duke and Duchess of Windsor’s secret plot to deny the Queen the throne - Telegraph http://bit.ly/5UY35P
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