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Feature film — 2012

The Queen of Versailles (2012)

6.91h 40mDocumentary

With the epic dimensions of a Shakespearean tragedy, The Queen of Versailles follows billionaires Jackie and David’s rags-to-riches story to uncover the innate virtues and flaws of their American dream. We open on the triumphant construction of the biggest house in America, a sprawling, 90,000-square-foot mansion inspired by Versailles. Since a booming time-share business built on the real-estate bubble is financing it, the economic crisis brings progress to a halt and seals the fate of its owners. We witness the impact of this turn of fortune over the next two years in a riveting film fraught with delusion, denial, and self-effacing humor.

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A high-signal pick with 221 votes.

Magnolia Pictures / Evergreen Pictures / Impact Partners / Candescent Films / Plus Pictures / BBC Storyville / VPRO

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Director: Lauren Greenfield

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Cast & crew

J

Jacqueline Siegel

Self (as Jackie Siegel)

D

David Siegel

Self

V

Virginia Nebab

Self - Nanny

Katie Stam as Self - Miss America

Katie Stam

Self - Miss America

L

Lorraine Barrett

Self - Real Estate Agent

J

June Downs

Self - Next Door Neighbor

P

Phillip Froehlich

Self - Vice President, West Resorts

M

Marissa Gaspay

Self - Nanny

T

Tina Martinez

Self - High School Friend

J

Jonquil Peed

Self - Niece (as Jonquil)

W

Wendy Ponce

Self - Housekeeper

R

Richard Siegel

Self - Son

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