The Lady and the Duke

Overview

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.

Directed by Éric Rohmer

Top cast

Lucy Russell

Grace Elliot

Jean-Claude Dreyfus

Le duc d'Orléans

Rosette

Fanchette

Marie Rivière

Madame Laurent

Charlotte Véry

Vergniaud

L

Léonard Cobiant

Champcenetz

François Marthouret

Dumouriez

C

Caroline Morin

Nanon

Serge Renko

Vergniaud

Éric Viellard

Osselin

Alain Libolt

Duc de Biron

Georges Benoît

Section Miromesnil: President

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