Affair of the Necklace, The (2001) - Synopsis

affair of the necklace - synopsis heading graphicAffair of the Necklace is a romantic drama based on the controversial true story of Jeanne De La Motte Valois, a countess whose name was stripped from her by the Royal Family during the late 18th Century. The story of her fight to restore her name and proper place in society is filled with mystery, intrigue and desire, with an infamous diamond necklace at the center of it all.

Affair of the Necklace stars Hilary Swank, Jonathan Pryce, Simon Bake, Adrien Brody, Brian Cox, Joely Richardson and Christopher Walken.

It is directed by Charles Shyer and produced by Andrew Kosove, Broderick Johnson, Charles Shyer and Redmond Morris.