The Lady and the Duke
An episodic look at Grace Elliott (1760-1823) and Philippe, the Duke of Orleans, during the French Revolution. In 1790, they are friends, no longer lovers. He suggests she leave France, she warns him to quit the Revolution. In 1792, she must escape Paris on foot. Less than a month later, she returns on an errand of mercy and shows great courage saving the governor of Tuileries. The Duke in turn steps in to protect Grace. In early 1793, she demands a promise from the Duke that he vote to spare Louis's life; he does not, and Grace is furious. In April, he warns her of a search; she is arrested and brought before the committee. Orleans, too, is suspect. The guillotine awaits.
PG-13
HD
Drama, History, War
2001
129 min
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Movie Info:
- Full Name : The Lady and the Duke
- Duration : 129 min
- Languages : French
- Writers : Grace Elliott (memoir "Ma vie sous la rèvolution"), Eric Rohmer (adaptation)
- Directors : Eric Rohmer min
- Imdb : 6.9 (2031 votes)
- Tomatoes : 3.4 (1243 votes)
- Actors : Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Lucy Russell, Alain Libolt, Charlotte Vèry
Movie Storyline
An episodic look at Grace Elliott (1760-1823) and Philippe, the Duke of Orleans, during the French Revolution. In 1790, they are friends, no longer lovers. He suggests she leave France, she warns him to quit the Revolution. In 1792, she must escape Paris on foot. Less than a month later, she returns on an errand of mercy and shows great courage saving the governor of Tuileries. The Duke in turn steps in to protect Grace. In early 1793, she demands a promise from the Duke that he vote to spare Louis's life; he does not, and Grace is furious. In April, he warns her of a search; she is arrested and brought before the committee. Orleans, too, is suspect. The guillotine awaits.