The Affair of the Necklace 2001 · USA · 118 minutes · R · Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 1 nomination. period film romantic drama Stars: Hilary Swank, Simon Baker, Christopher Walken Director: Charles Shyer Her birthright was stolen. Her dignity taken. Her rights denied. Deception was the only option. In pre-Revolutionary France, a young aristocratic woman left penniless by the political unrest in the country, must avenge her family's fall from grace by scheming to steal a priceless necklace. Tags: jewel theft, riches to rags 6.0 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like Her birthright was stolen. Her dignity taken. Her rights denied. Deception was the only option. In pre-Revolutionary France, a young aristocratic woman left penniless by the political unrest in the country, must avenge her family's fall from grace by scheming to steal a priceless necklace. Tags: jewel theft, riches to rags Watch The Affair of the Necklace trailer Starring of The Affair of the Necklace Hilary Swank as Jeanne St. Remy de Valois Simon Baker as Rétaux de Vilette Christopher Walken as Count Cagliostro Hayden Panettiere as Young Jeanne Jonathan Pryce as Cardinal Louis de Rohan Adrien Brody as Count Nicolas De La Motte Brian Cox as Minister Breteuil Joely Richardson as Marie-Antoinette Simon Shackleton as Louis XVI Storyline of The Affair of the Necklace In pre-Revolutionary France, a young aristocratic woman left penniless by the political unrest in the country, must avenge her family's fall from grace by scheming to steal a priceless necklace. Genre: drama, history, romance Theme: jewel theft, riches to rags Mood: a good cry Certification: Mature Audiences - Ages 17+ Recommended Flag: questionable for children, sexual situations MPA rating: R Award: Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 1 nomination. Rating of The Affair of the Necklace 6.0 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 0 0 0 0 0 Reviews of The Affair of the Necklace Write your review or comment