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The Duchess 2008 Directed by Saul Dibb

Based on the incredible true story.

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

Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $17,759,769
Revenue $43,306,325
Release Date 5 September 2008
110 mins
Cast
Keira Knightley Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire
Ralph Fiennes Duke of Devonshire
Charlotte Rampling Lady Spencer
Dominic Cooper Charles Grey
Hayley Atwell Bess Foster
Simon McBurney Charles Fox
Aidan McArdle Richard Brinsley Sheridan
John Shrapnel General Grey
Patrick Godfrey Dr. Neville
Michael Medwin Speechmaker
Justin Edwards Macaroni
Richard McCabe Sir James Hare
Calvin A. Dean Devonshire House Servant (as Calvin Dean)
Hannah Stokely Devonshire House Maid
Andrew Armour Burleigh
Bruce Mackinnon Sir Peter Teazle
Georgia King Lady Teazle
Luke Norris Footman
Eva Hrela Charlotte (Age 3)
Poppy Wigglesworth Charlotte (Age 9)
Emily Cohen Harryo
Angus McEwan Lord Robert
Kate Burdette Lady Harriet
Laura Stevely Lady Elizabeth
Benjamin Noble Lord Ambrose (as Ben Garlick)
Max Bennett Lord Walter
Camilla Arfwedson Lady Charlotte
Fiona Sheehan Young Girl in Theatre
Sarah Wyatt Servant Girl
Gilbert Wynne Althorpe Servant
Richard Curzon Heaton's Clerk
Sophia Johnston Guest at Lady Melbourne's Ball
Katerina Tana Guest at Lady Melbourne's Ball
Clive Pearse Narrator (voice)