Gigi (Leslie Caron) is a young tomboy being transformed by her Aunts in the hope of her becoming a beautiful and successful courtesan - just like themselves in their hey day - to become the mistress of Gaston (Louis Jourdan). Inevitably, Gaston falls in love with Gigi, captivated by her innocence and child like manner. The protagonist of the film is provided by Maurice Chevalier as Gaston’s Uncle, who was once in love with Gigi’s aunt. Considered the last great film in Minelli’s career, the story is based on a story by Colette. Cast also includes Hermione Gingold, Eva Gabor and Isabel Jeans. (Awards: 13 Academy awards, including Best Picture, 1958)
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ACMI Identifier
314786
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Academy awards (Motion pictures)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → France
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → France - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Paris (France)
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Prostitutes
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Prostitution
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Romance fiction - Social aspects
Feature films → Feature films - United States
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Love
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Marriage
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Sound
Colour
Colour
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VHS; Access Print (Section 1)