The film, “Chanel Solitaire” (1981), depicts the early life and success of French fashion icon Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel (played by Marie-France Pisier). It shows her beginnings in an orphanage, her training as a hat maker, and her relationships that contributed to her successful career. This article shares where the movie was filmed and provides intriguing details and facts about the film’s production.
Where it Filmed?
“Chanel Solitaire” was filmed in various locations across France between October 1, 1980, and January 1981. Some of the notable filming locations include Deauville 14, Compiegne race track 60, Compiègne in Oise, Calvados in Deauville, and Paris.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Hélène Vallier | Aunt Louise |
| Marie-Hélène Dasté | |
| Jeremy Child | |
| Yves Brainville | |
| Jean-Marie Proslier | Poiret |
| Lambert Wilson | |
| Virginie Ogouz | |
| Humbert Balsan | Robert |
| Catherine Alcover | Lady |
| Albert Augier | Headwaiter |
| Corine Blue | Young Woman |
| Lyne Chardonnet | Young Nun |
| Yvonne Dany | Woman I |
| Isabelle Duby | Leon’s Girlfriend |
| Huguette Faget | Woman II |
| Louise Vincent | Matron |
| David Gabison | Priest |
| Louba Guertchikoff | Woman III |
| Philippe Mareuil | Supervisor |
| Nicole Maurey | Grande Dame |
| Jean-Gabriel Nordmann | Boy’s Secretary |
| Lionel Rocheman | Tailor |
| Violetta Sanchez | Blandine |
| James Shuman | Voice at La Rotonde |
| Jean Valmont | Fat Man |
| Sylvia Zerbib | Young Maid |
| Leslie Caron | (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Brenda Vaccaro was initially cast in the movie but had to withdraw due to production delays on her other project, “Zorro: The Gay Blade” (1981). This was reported in the 10th December 1980 and 7th January 1981 editions of ‘Daily Variety’.
- The film also featured in “Halloween II”, “Priest of Love”, and “The Watcher in the Woods” (1981).
- The opening credits of the movie play against a backdrop of a fashion show in Chanel’s sophisticated Parisian salon.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Deauville 14, France
- Latitude: 49.353976
- Longitude: 0.075122
- Place ID: ChIJcYZXxLrU4UcRUPG8T0gUDAQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Deauville, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Compiegne race track 60, France
- Latitude: 49.41781599999999
- Longitude: 2.826145
- Place ID: ChIJ1-3LIebV50cREEZkgT7xCgQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 60200 Compiègne, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Compiègne, Oise, France
- Latitude: 49.41781599999999
- Longitude: 2.826145
- Place ID: ChIJ1-3LIebV50cREEZkgT7xCgQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 60200 Compiègne, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Deauville, Calvados, France
- Latitude: 49.353976
- Longitude: 0.075122
- Place ID: ChIJcYZXxLrU4UcRUPG8T0gUDAQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Deauville, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Paris, France
- Latitude: 48.8575475
- Longitude: 2.3513765
- Place ID: ChIJD7fiBh9u5kcRYJSMaMOCCwQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Paris, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
