

Chanel Solitaire
1981-10-16 · 107 min · ★ 5.0
The life and loves of Coco Chanel who rose from the bottom with no family or financial support and became one of the most legendary creative icons.
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- Directors
- George Kaczender
- Production companies
- Larry G. Spangler Production
- Countries
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Marie-France PisierGabrielle 'Coco' Chanel
Timothy DaltonBoy Capel
Rutger HauerEtienne de Balsan
Brigitte FosseyAdrienne
Karen BlackEmilienne d'Alençon
Leila FréchetYoung Coco Chanel
Philippe NicaudGabrielle's Father
Alexandra StewartNathalie
Catherine AllégretGabrielle's Friend
Marie-Hélène Dasté
Jeremy Child
Yves Brainville
Jean-Marie ProslierPoiret
Lambert Wilson
Humbert BalsanRobert
Catherine AlcoverLady
Albert AugierHeadwaiter
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