Her birthright was stolen. Her dignity taken. Her rights denied. Deception was the only option.



Wealth and desire. Politics and corruption. Celebrity and sexuality. And 18th-century Frenchwoman combines them all in a treacherous scheme to acquire the 2800-carat diamond necklace that will enable her to buy back the royal status taken from her. Boys Don't Cry Academy Award® winner Hilary Swank shines like a gem in this lavish 2001 Oscar® nominee for Best Costume Design.