The Queen of Versailles (2012)

Synopsis

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.

Movie Information

Director

Lauren Greenfield

Writers

Lauren Greenfield

Release Year

2012

Runtime

100 minutes

Genre

Documentary

Language

EN

Country

United States of America, Denmark, United Kingdom, Netherlands

Status

Released

Rating

6.9 / 10 (217 votes)

Top Cast

👤

Jacqueline Siegel

Self (as Jackie Siegel)

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David Siegel

Self

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Virginia Nebab

Self - Nanny

Katie Stam

Self - Miss America

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Lorraine Barrett

Self - Real Estate Agent

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June Downs

Self - Next Door Neighbor

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Phillip Froehlich

Self - Vice President, West Resorts

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Marissa Gaspay

Self - Nanny

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