The Queen of Versailles

Synopsis

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.

Release date

06 Jul 2012

Directed by

Lauren Greenfield

Runtime

1h 40m

Cast

JS

Jacqueline Siegel

Self (as Jackie Siegel)

DS

David Siegel

Self

VN

Virginia Nebab

Self - Nanny

Katie Stam

Self - Miss America

LB

Lorraine Barrett

Self - Real Estate Agent

JD

June Downs

Self - Next Door Neighbor

PF

Phillip Froehlich

Self - Vice President, West Resorts

MG

Marissa Gaspay

Self - Nanny

TM

Tina Martinez

Self - High School Friend

JP

Jonquil Peed

Self - Niece (as Jonquil)

WP

Wendy Ponce

Self - Housekeeper

RS

Richard Siegel

Self - Son