Affair of the Necklace

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Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen
Rating:
R — for some sexuality
Language:
English
Studio:
Warner Home Video
UPC:
085392129225
Year of Release:
2001
Item Number:
WBD021292
Release Date:
06/25/2002
Genre:

Drama –

Historical Film –

Period Film –

Period Film –

Romantic Drama
Format:

DVD

MOVIE DESCRIPTION:

A director of contemporary comedies, Charles Shyer makes a genre leap into period costume drama with this lavish epic based on a controversial chapter of French history. Hilary Swank stars as Jeanne de la Motte Valois, a countess whose royal title has been stripped from her family by the crown in late 18th century. Determined to restore her good name and privilege, Jeanne schemes politically and sexually with a trio of co-conspirators that includes her gigolo lover, Retaux de Villette (Simon Baker), her husband, Nicolas (Adrien Brody), and a mysterious Italian count (Christopher Walken) to obtain a diamond necklace worth millions. Jeanne's cabal concocts a series of forged letters linking Marie Antoinette (Joely Richardson) and the stunning 2,800-carat jewelry to the debauched Cardinal Louis de Rohan (Jonathan Pryce), an act that could end up restoring rank to the Valois family or fanning the flames of growing revolutionary sentiments. The Affair of the Necklace (2001) co-stars Brian Cox as the narrator Minister Breteuil. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

DVD FEATURES:

Region: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 (Cinemascope)
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1
Screen: Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
Subtitle: French, English, Spanish
Features:
- cc Behind-the-scenes documentaries: "The Affair of the Necklace: The Making of a Scandal" and "Designing Affair"
- Feature-length audio commentary by director Charles Shyer
- Additional scenes with optional director commentary
- Gag reel
- Interactive menus
- Theatrical trailer
- Cast film highlights
- Scene access
- Subtitles: English, Français & Español