The Queen of Versailles
2012•PG•1h 40m•6.9•Released
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.
Director
Lauren Greenfield
Writer
Lauren Greenfield
Revenue
$1M
Languages
French, English
Studio
Magnolia Pictures
Cast
Jacqueline Siegel
Self (as Jackie Siegel)
David Siegel
Self
Virginia Nebab
Self - Nanny
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
Production
Company
Magnolia Pictures
Company
Evergreen Pictures
Company
Impact Partners
Company
Candescent Films
Company
Plus Pictures
Company
BBC Storyville
Company
VPRO
Producer
Danielle Renfrew Behrens
Producer
Lauren Greenfield
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