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The Queen of Versailles

The Queen of Versailles

★ 6.9/10•2012•1h 40m•PG•Documentary

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.

Lauren Greenfield · Director

Lauren Greenfield · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageEN
Release DateJul 6, 2012
Revenue$714,544

Actors

Jacqueline Siegel

Self (as Jackie Siegel)

David Siegel

Self

Virginia Nebab

Self - Nanny

Katie Stam

Katie Stam

Self - Miss America

Lorraine Barrett

Self - Real Estate Agent

June Downs

Self - Next Door Neighbor

Phillip Froehlich

Self - Vice President, West Resorts

Marissa Gaspay

Self - Nanny

Tina Martinez

Self - High School Friend

Jonquil Peed

Self - Niece (as Jonquil)

Wendy Ponce

Self - Housekeeper

Richard Siegel

Self - Son

Victoria Siegel

Self - Daughter

Terry Vaughn

Self - Westgate Employee

Cliff Wright

Self - Limo Driver

Alyse Zwick

Alyse Zwick

Self - Miss New York 2009

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