Because of the phenomenal success of the book on which this film was based, 20th Century Fox was sure the film was going to be a huge hit at the box office. At the same time there were such low expectations surrounding Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) that many theaters refused to book it. 20th Century Fox came up with the idea of a package deal, telling theater chains that if they wanted this movie they had to book "Star Wars" first (that practice was actually illegal, and the studio had to pay a $25,000 fine for it). This movie went on to become a box-office dud while "Star Wars" went on to become one of the most successful films of all time.
Set construction was one of the largest conducted in the international film industry at the time. A total of 136 sets were built in both Europe and Hollywood.
Legendary hairstylist Sydney Guilaroff was dismissed from this film for complaining about its abundance of nudity to the actresses who were preparing to do it.
An extensive talent search was conducted for several months in Paris to cast the lead role of Noelle Page, which eventually went to Marie-France Pisier.
Producer Frank Yablans determined that the lead roles would be played by unknown actors and not big-name stars.
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