Chanel Solitaire (1981)
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- R
- 2h 0min
- Biography, Drama
- 28 May 1982 (Australia)
- Movie
This movie tells the story of the early life and rise to fame and fortune of French fashion designer Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (Marie-France Pisier), beginning with her upbringing in an orphanage and training as a milliner, but concentrating...
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| Marie-France Pisier | ... |
Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel
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| Timothy Dalton | ... |
Boy Capel
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| Rutger Hauer | ... |
Etienne de Balsan
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| Brigitte Fossey | ... |
Adrienne
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| Karen Black | ... |
Emilienne d'Alençon
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Leila Fréchet | ... |
Young Coco Chanel
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Philippe Nicaud | ... |
Gabrielle's Father
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| Alexandra Stewart | ... |
Nathalie
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| Catherine Allégret | ... |
Gabrielle's Friend
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Hélène Vallier | ... |
Aunt Louise
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| Marie-Hélène Dasté |
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| Jeremy Child |
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Yves Brainville |
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Jean-Marie Proslier | ... |
Poiret
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| Lambert Wilson |
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Virginie Ogouz |
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Humbert Balsan | ... |
Robert
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Catherine Alcover | ... |
Lady
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Albert Augier | ... |
Headwaiter
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Corine Blue | ... |
Young Woman
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Lyne Chardonnet | ... |
Young Nun
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Yvonne Dany | ... |
Woman I
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Isabelle Duby | ... |
Leon's Girlfriend
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| Huguette Faget | ... |
Woman II
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Louise Vincent | ... |
Matron
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| David Gabison | ... |
Priest
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Louba Guertchikoff | ... |
Woman III
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Philippe Mareuil | ... |
Supervisor
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| Nicole Maurey | ... |
Grande Dame
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Jean-Gabriel Nordmann | ... |
Boy's Secretary
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Lionel Rocheman | ... |
Tailor
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Violetta Sanchez | ... |
Blandine
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James Shuman | ... |
Voice at La Rotonde
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| Jean Valmont | ... |
Fat Man
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Sylvia Zerbib | ... |
Young Maid
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| Leslie Caron | ... |
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Directed by
| George Kaczender | ||
Written by
| Claude Delay | ... | (book) |
| Julian More | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Ted Dowd | ... | associate producer |
| Éric Rochat | ... | executive producer |
| Eduardo Rossoff | ... | associate producer (as Edwardo Rossoff) |
| Larry G. Spangler | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jean Musy | ||
Cinematography by
| Ricardo Aronovich | ||
Editing by
| Georges Klotz | ||
Editorial Department
| Catherine Despratz | ... | assistant editor (as Catherine Despratx) |
Casting By
| Margot Capelier | ||
Production Design by
| Jacques Saulnier | ||
Set Decoration by
| Philippe Turlure | ||
Costume Design by
| Rosine Delamare | ||
Makeup Department
| Alain Bernard | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Didier Lavergne | ... | key makeup artist |
| Ludovic Paris | ... | hair stylist |
| Jean-Luc Russier | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Patrick Gordon | ... | unit manager |
| Pierre Gralhon | ... | assistant unit manager |
| Éric Rochat | ... | assistant unit manager (as Eric Rochat Junior) |
| Suzanne Wiesenfeld | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Philippe de Chastellux | ... | second assistant director |
| François Mimet | ... | first assistant director |
| Jon Spangler | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Renaud Barbier | ... | furniture |
| Marc Frédérix | ... | assistant decorator |
| Georges Glon | ... | assistant art director |
| Georges Iaconelli | ... | propman |
| Lisa Marie Marks | ... | art consultant |
| Jean-Pierre Nossereau | ... | outside buyer |
| Philippe Turlure | ... | set dresser |
| Gérard Viard | ... | assistant decorator |
Sound Department
| Vincent Arnardi | ... | sound mix technician |
| Annie Charvein | ... | sound effects editor |
| Daniel Couteau | ... | studio sound effects |
| Jean-Louis Ducarme | ... | location sound |
| Nicolas Klotz | ... | second assistant sound editor |
| Jean Nény | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Francesca Orsoni | ... | sound editor |
| Christine Pansu | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Alex Pront | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Joël Riant | ... | boom operator |
| Jean-Pierre Ruh | ... | sound effects |
Stunts
| Pascal Lopez | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Georges Boiron | ... | gaffer |
| André Bouladoux | ... | head grip |
| Jean-Marie Dreujou | ... | camera loader |
| Jacques Labesse | ... | focus puller |
| Victor Rodrigue | ... | still photographer |
| Patrice Wyers | ... | camera operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Andree Demarez | ... | wardrobe mistress (as Andre Demarez) |
| Claire Fraisse | ... | wardrobe mistress |
| Gil Noir | ... | wardrobe mistress (as Gilberte Noir) |
Music Department
| Colonel Roger Boutry | ... | conductor (as Colonel Boutry) |
| L'Orchestre de la Garde républicaine | ... | orchestra (as Orchestre de La Garde Républicaine) |
| Jean Musy | ... | music arranger |
Additional Crew
| Jean Barthet | ... | hat designer |
| Debut de Roseville | ... | horses and carriages |
| Robin Leach | ... | international publicist |
| Marguerite Marpaux | ... | production accountant |
| Blanche Wiesenfeld | ... | production secretary |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Film Distribution Company (UFDC) (1981) (United States) (theatrical)
- CBS (1985) (United States) (tv)
- Greater Union Organisation (GUO) (1981) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Paerl Films (1984) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Sanrio Film (1983) (Japan) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- A.B. Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- VCL (1982) (Australia) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cinésyl (grip and lighting equipment)
- Orchestre Symphonique de la Garde Républicaine (music performed by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
This movie tells the story of the early life and rise to fame and fortune of French fashion designer Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (Marie-France Pisier), beginning with her upbringing in an orphanage and training as a milliner, but concentrating on her relationship with Etienne de Balsan (Rutger Hauer) and her tempestuous love affair with his friend Boy Capel (Timothy Dalton), and the role the two men played in setting her up as an independent business woman. |
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| Taglines | Fashion made her famous - only one man made her cry. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $7,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Proportionately, this movie spent more on its costumes than any other. From a production budget of seven million dollars, over one million dollars of that went on costumes. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Halloween II, Priest of Love, Chanel Solitaire, The Watcher in the Woods (1981). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The opening credits play to a background of a fashion show in Chanel's glamorous Paris establishment. See more » |
| Quotes |
Emilienne d'Alençon:
[recognizing the man accompanying Coco Chanel]
Small demi-monde, *hein*? See more » |