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The Queen of Versailles (2012)

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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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Jacqueline SiegelJacqueline SiegelSelf (as Jackie Siegel)
  • Photo of David SiegelDavid SiegelSelf
  • Photo of Virginia NebabVirginia NebabSelf - Nanny
  • Photo of Katie StamKatie StamSelf - Miss America
  • Photo of Lorraine BarrettLorraine BarrettSelf - Real Estate Agent
  • Photo of June DownsJune DownsSelf - Next Door Neighbor
  • Photo of Phillip FroehlichPhillip FroehlichSelf - Vice President, West Resorts
  • Photo of Marissa GaspayMarissa GaspaySelf - Nanny
  • Photo of Tina MartinezTina MartinezSelf - High School Friend
  • Photo of Jonquil PeedJonquil PeedSelf - Niece (as Jonquil)

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