The Lady and the Duke
L'Anglaise et le Duc
Synopsis
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.
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Lucy Russell
Grace Elliot
Jean-Claude Dreyfus
Le duc d'Orléans
Rosette
Fanchette
Marie Rivière
Madame Laurent
Charlotte Véry
Vergniaud
Léonard Cobiant
Champcenetz
François Marthouret
Dumouriez
Caroline Morin
Nanon
Serge Renko
Vergniaud
Éric Viellard
Osselin
Alain Libolt
Duc de Biron
Georges Benoît
Section Miromesnil: President
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 10, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Éric Rohmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Grace Elliott, Éric Rohmer
- Original Title
- L'Anglaise et le Duc
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Image, KC Medien, France 3 Cinéma, Compagnie Éric Rohmer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Éric Rohmer
Grace Elliott, Éric Rohmer
Diane Baratier
Mary Stephen
Pierre Cottrell, Françoise Etchegaray, Pierre Rissient
Department Leadership Roster
Éric Rohmer
Director
Pierre Cottrell
Producer
Françoise Etchegaray
Producer
Pierre Rissient
Producer
Grace Elliott
Writer
Éric Rohmer
Writer
Diane Baratier
Director of Photography
Mary Stephen
Editor
Antoine Fontaine
Production Design
Gilles Bodu-Lemoine
Costume Design
Pierre-Jean Larroque
Costume Design
Maritza Reitzman
Costume Design
Olivier Dumont
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lady and the Duke
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What is The Lady and the Duke about?
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.
Who directed The Lady and the Duke?
The Lady and the Duke was directed by Éric Rohmer.
Who stars in The Lady and the Duke?
The principal cast of The Lady and the Duke includes Lucy Russell, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Rosette, Marie Rivière, Charlotte Véry.
When was The Lady and the Duke released and how long is it?
The Lady and the Duke was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lady and the Duke?
The Lady and the Duke holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).