The Lady and the Duke

2001 · 129 MIN · IMDB 6.8 · 2,920 VOTES · DIR. Éric Rohmer

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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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,670 lines

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00:00:30 Based on Journal of My Life During the French Revolution
00:05:46 At the Federation rally tomorrow
00:09:21 and with it, the King's.
00:13:55 If only I'd gone to Meudon!
00:21:12 She must be home before the permit expires.
00:27:11 we met at the Duke of Orleans' before the Revolution, but...
00:32:06 What's wrong with you, fellow?
00:37:20 The patrol! They're coming down the street.
00:43:19 Go and see.
00:48:00 Nanon, Madame.
00:54:11 you would be putting yourself
00:58:13 Plague me no more on this subject, it will be of no use.
01:02:45 I fear much for your safety here.
01:07:17 under my command.
01:11:07 on the day of the vote to decide the King's fate.
01:15:01 We must win the people over with gentleness
01:20:10 Yes. The crowds are everywhere.
01:25:42 at Palais-Royal
01:30:25 Your archenemy, I hear.
01:35:09 Whether you like it or not
01:41:02 How does it come to be in your possession?
01:46:21 I've always thought you were a good citizen.
01:51:10 Send her to the Force prison!
01:56:02 Orleans wanted to be king and overthrow the Republic.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,670
Dialogue density12.9 lines / min
First line00:00:30
Final line01:56:02

Production Record

DirectorÉric Rohmer
LanguageFrench
IMDb votes2,920