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.

Cast (19)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

J

Jacqueline Siegel

Self (as Jackie Siegel)

D

David Siegel

Self

V

Virginia Nebab

Self - Nanny

Katie Stam

Self - Miss America

L

Lorraine Barrett

Self - Real Estate Agent

J

June Downs

Self - Next Door Neighbor

P

Phillip Froehlich

Self - Vice President, West Resorts

M

Marissa Gaspay

Self - Nanny

T

Tina Martinez

Self - High School Friend

J

Jonquil Peed

Self - Niece (as Jonquil)

W

Wendy Ponce

Self - Housekeeper

R

Richard Siegel

Self - Son

V

Victoria Siegel

Self - Daughter

T

Terry Vaughn

Self - Westgate Employee

C

Cliff Wright

Self - Limo Driver

Alyse Zwick

Self - Miss New York 2009

George W. Bush

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Laura Bush

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Steve Kroft

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

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