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Title: The Madwoman of Chaillot (1969)
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Cast
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| Katharine Hepburn | ... | ||
| Paul Henreid | ... |
The General
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Oskar Homolka | ... |
The Commissar
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| Yul Brynner | ... |
The Chairman
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| Richard Chamberlain | ... |
Roderick
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| Edith Evans | ... |
Josephine
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| Donald Pleasence | ... |
The Prospector
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Joellina Smadja | ... |
Prospector's girlfriend
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Henri Virlojeux | ... |
The Peddler
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| John Gavin | ... |
The Reverend
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Gordon Heath | ... |
The Folk Singer
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Nanette Newman | ... |
Irma
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George Hilsdon | ... |
Waiter
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Henri Cogan | ... |
Waiter
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Gerald Sim | ... |
Julius
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With the world getting ready to blow itself up, look who's minding the store.Parents Guide:
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Country:
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21 November 1969 (Finland) See more »Also Known As:
La loca de Chaillot See more »Company Credits
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John Huston was originally set to direct this film, but left the production some 17 days before shooting was due to begin. Bryan Forbes agreed to take over in order to have the experience of directing Katharine Hepburn, who became a close friend; he also insisted on hiring Ray Simm, a regular collaborator, as the set designer, and several last-minute alterations were made to already-built settings. Forbes also gave Michael J. Lewis his first job as a film composer. See more »Quotes
The Ragpicker: Countess if only you knew... Shall we tell her?... Nothing Countess, it's you that are hiding. You see, there was a time when old clothes were as good as new. In fact they were better because when people wore clothes they gave something to them. But that was a long time ago, Countess. Just as, there was a time when... when garbage was a pleasure. Oh, it smelled a little strange or seemed confused, that's because there was everything there. The smell of sardine, of iendine, calone, roses. An ...See more »
You have to see this movie twice. The first time I saw it, I was disappointed. With such a fabulous cast you would expect something more than talk-politics-symbolism, but the second time I watched it I discovered I really loved it. Its theme is timeless and the film is of course, full of great performances.
The wonderful Katharine Hepburn carries the burden of this entire fiasco, and under any other actress's supervision, this would simply not have survived. It is not at all an easy thing to make this whole wacky plot stick together, and somehow she does it. If she has trouble at sometimes, it is certainly not her fault. The part is incredibly challenging, even for one of Hollywood's most brilliant actresses. (I'd like to see Meryl Streep try to tackle this one!) Brynnor, Gavin, Kaye and the rest all do good jobs, but the spectator can't help but ask, what are they doing in this movie? Richard Chamberlain is delightful and he and Katharine Hepburn really are the driving forces.
Yes, the themes are overdone, the film is talky, a little confusing, and even boring at times - but it still works and is well worth watching.