Chanel Solitaire
1981 · 107 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama
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.
Directed by George Kaczender · Written by Julian More
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Marie-France Pisier Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel -
Timothy Dalton Boy Capel -
Rutger Hauer Etienne de Balsan -
Brigitte Fossey Adrienne -
Karen Black Emilienne d'Alençon -
Leila Fréchet Young Coco Chanel -
Philippe Nicaud Gabrielle's Father -
Alexandra Stewart Nathalie -
Catherine Allégret Gabrielle's Friend - H Hélène Vallier Aunt Louise
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Marie-Hélène Dasté -
Jeremy Child
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