The Queen of Versailles
The Queen of Versailles

The Queen of Versailles

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2012
1h 40m
6.9(213 votes)
Documentary

Overview

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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Magnolia Pictures
Impact Partners
Candescent Films
Plus Pictures
BBC Storyville
VPRO

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Cast & Crew

19 members
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Jacqueline Siegel

Self (as Jackie Siegel)

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David Siegel

Self

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Virginia Nebab

Self - Nanny

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Katie Stam

Self - Miss America

Katie Stam
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Lorraine Barrett

Self - Real Estate Agent

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June Downs

Self - Next Door Neighbor

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Phillip Froehlich

Self - Vice President, West Resorts

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Marissa Gaspay

Self - Nanny

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Tina Martinez

Self - High School Friend

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Jonquil Peed

Self - Niece (as Jonquil)

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Wendy Ponce

Self - Housekeeper

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Richard Siegel

Self - Son

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Victoria Siegel

Self - Daughter

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Terry Vaughn

Self - Westgate Employee

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Cliff Wright

Self - Limo Driver

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Alyse Zwick

Self - Miss New York 2009

Alyse Zwick
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George W. Bush

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

George W. Bush
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Laura Bush

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Laura Bush
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Steve Kroft

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Steve Kroft

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