The Queen of Versailles
The Queen of Versailles

The Queen of Versailles

6.9(211 votes)
2012
1h 40m
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.

Production

Magnolia Pictures, Evergreen Pictures, Impact Partners, Candescent Films, Plus Pictures, BBC Storyville, VPRO

Cast

Jacqueline Siegel

Jacqueline Siegel

Self (as Jackie Siegel)

David Siegel

David Siegel

Self

Virginia Nebab

Virginia Nebab

Self - Nanny

Katie Stam

Katie Stam

Self - Miss America

Lorraine Barrett

Lorraine Barrett

Self - Real Estate Agent

June Downs

June Downs

Self - Next Door Neighbor

Phillip Froehlich

Phillip Froehlich

Self - Vice President, West Resorts

Marissa Gaspay

Marissa Gaspay

Self - Nanny

Tina Martinez

Tina Martinez

Self - High School Friend

Jonquil Peed

Jonquil Peed

Self - Niece (as Jonquil)

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