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Chevalier

The true untold story.

The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Joseph Bologne rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette and her court.

20231h 44mPG-13Music, Drama, History

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About Chevalier

Directors
Stephen Williams
Cast
Kelvin Harrison Jr., Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton, Alex Fitzalan, Minnie Driver, Sian Clifford
Genres
Music, Drama, History
Content rating
PG-13
Original language
English
Production countries
Ireland, United States of America
Status
Released

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