The Duchess

Overview

A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.

Fun facts

Awards
Won the Oscar for Best Costume Design (2009)
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Nominations
2 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Production Design (2009)
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Box office
Grossed $43.3M worldwide, about 2.4 times its $17.8M budget
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Based on
Based on a true story
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Filming locations
Filmed in Bristol
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Setting
Set in England
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Music
Music by Rachel Portman
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Gyula Pados
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