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Title: The Duchess

Release Date: 5 Sep 2008

Runtime: 1h 50m

Genre: Drama, History, Romance

Director: Pathé Renn Productions, BBC Film, BIM Distribuzione, Qwerty Films, Magnolia Mae Films

Production Companies: Pathé Renn Productions, BBC Film, BIM Distribuzione, Qwerty Films, Magnolia Mae Films

Overview: A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.991 (1688 votes)

Cast

  • Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire: Keira Knightley
  • Duke of Devonshire: Ralph Fiennes
  • Lady Spencer: Charlotte Rampling
  • Charles Grey: Dominic Cooper
  • Bess Foster: Hayley Atwell
  • Charles Fox: Simon McBurney
  • Richard Brinsley Sheridan: Aidan McArdle
  • General Grey: John Shrapnel
  • Heaton: Alistair Petrie
  • Dr. Neville: Patrick Godfrey
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