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- Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges
- Samara Weaving as Marie-Josephine
- Lucy Boynton as Marie Antoinette
- Ronke Adekoluejo as Nanon
- Alex Fitzalan as Louis Philippe II
- Sian Clifford as Madame de Genlis
- Marton Csokas as Marc René
- Chevalier Supporting Cast & Characters
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George is played by Kelvin Harrison Jr. in Chevalier. The real-life composer and violinist was an accomplished free man of color in the Parisian musical society and Marie Antoinette’s court during the 18th century. As depicted in Chevalier, the real historical musician was the son of enslaved woman Nanon and white...
Marie-Josephine is a talented singer and actress, the young wife of military defender Marc René, and the love interest of Joseph Bologne in Chevalier. Marie-Josephine de Montalembert was a real-life French aristocrat and actress, who was rumored to have had a forbidden affair with the Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The leading lady of the Chevalier mo...
The infamous real-life queen of France, Marie Antoinette plays a significant role in Chevalier’s story. In the movie, Marie Antoinette strikes up a friendship with Joseph Bologne and he becomes an important member of her court, but as revolution looms in France, the Queen turns on the violinist. Chevalier’s Marie Antoinette actress Lucy Boynton is ...
Joseph Bologne’s mother, from whom he was separated as a child when his father enrolled him at school. In Chevalier, Nanon moves in with her son after the death of his father, where she teaches him to embrace his background and culture. In real life and in the Chevalier movie, Nanon was a Senegalese woman enslaved by George Bologne. Nanon is played...
Louis Phillipe II, Duke of Orleans is Joseph Bologne’s best friend from school and a nobleman whose progressive politics aid the growing movement for the French Revolution. In real life, Philippe did advocate for a constitutional monarchy and played a significant role in the French Revolution, though the film seems to exaggerate the close friendshi...
The writer of Joseph’s opera and the cousin to Marie-Josephine. In real life, Madame de Genlis was known for her children’s stories and novels, which are briefly referenced in Chevalier. Madame de Genlis is portrayed in Chevalier by BAFTA winner and Emmy nominee Sian Clifford, whose most notable roles include Claire in Fleabag, Martha in Vanity Fai...
In Chevalier, Marc René, Marquis de Montalembert is the brutal husband of Marie-Josephine and military defendant of Marie Antoinette. In real life, he was a French general and military engineer notable for his work on fortifications. Chevalier cast member Marton Csokas is best known for his roles in The Lord of the Rings movies, Kingdom of Heaven, ...
Minnie Driver as La Guimard: The real-life opera star who attempts to seduce Joseph. Driver has also been seen in Good Will Hunting, Circle of Friends, Gross Pointe Blank, Ella Enchanted, The Phantom of the Opera, and The Riches. Henry Lloyd-Hughes as Christoph Gluck: The violinist competing with Joseph to lead the Paris Opera. Lloyd-Hughes is know...
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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.
Chevalier is a 2022 American biographical drama film based on the life of the titular French-Caribbean musician Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, played by Kelvin Harrison Jr. The film is directed by Stephen Williams and written by Stefani Robinson.
Apr 21, 2023 · Chevalier. Inspired by the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Bologne (Kelvin...
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Chevalier: Directed by Stephen Williams. With Kelvin Harrison Jr., Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton, Ronke Adekoluejo. Son of an African slave and a French farmer, Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, achieves an unthinkable position in society as a famous violinist, composer and fencer, in addition to experiencing an ill-fated love affair.
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Chevalier - Full Cast & Crew. 67 Metascore. 2022. 1 hr 48 mins. Drama. PG13. Watchlist. Where to Watch. In the eighteenth century, Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, arrives in Paris...
