The Duke — Moulin Rouge! Character Profile

About The Duke

A wealthy and ruthless patron who finances the Moulin Rouge in exchange for exclusive access to Satine. He becomes jealous of Christian, demands changes to the play, attempts to assault Satine, and vows to murder Christian.

Character Facts

Played by

Richard Roxburgh

Appears in

Moulin Rouge! (2001)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• The Duke — Conflict Arch Enemy — Christian (Ewan McGregor)

  Ruthless financier and rival who threatens Christian's life to possess Satine.

• The Duke — Conflict Victim & Abuser — Satine (Nicole Kidman)

  Coercive relationship where the Duke uses wealth and violence to control Satine.

• The Duke — Alliance Financier & Proprietor — Harold Zidler (Jim Broadbent)

  Transactional business alliance driven by financial survival and ambition.

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• Christian (Ewan McGregor)
• Satine (Nicole Kidman)
• Toulouse-Lautrec (John Leguizamo)
• Harold Zidler (Jim Broadbent)
• Arabia (Christine Anu)
• Audrey (David Wenham)
• The Green Fairy (Kylie Minogue)
• Voice of the Green Fairy (Ozzy Osbourne)
• The Unconscious Argentinean (Jacek Koman)
• The Doctor (Garry McDonald)
• Satie (Matthew Whittet)
• China Doll (Natalie Mendoza)