The Lady and the Duke
L'Anglaise et le Duc
2001, Film, 129 min, Drama, History, Romance, French, France, MoviePedia score 65
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.
Directed by Éric Rohmer
Cast
- Lucy Russell as Grace Elliott
- Jean-Claude Dreyfus as Le duc d'Orléans
- Alain Libolt as Duc de Biron
- Charlotte Véry as Pulcherie the Cook
- Rosette as Fanchette
- Léonard Cobiant as Champcenetz
- François Marthouret as Dumouriez
- Caroline Morin as Nanon
- Héléna Dubiel as Madame Meyler
- Laurent Le Doyen as Section Miromesnil: Officer
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