The Madwoman of Chaillot, a film from 1969, was a comedic drama set in the heart of France. It follows the whimsical and peculiar life story of Countess Aurelia portrayed by Katharine Hepburn. This film provides an intriguing insight into the locations where the movie was shot, along with some of the other key actors and their characters, as well as a glimpse into the surprising facts behind the scenes.
Where it Filmed?
The entire film was shot in parts of France. Some of the prominent filming locations include:
The filming took place between February 28, 1968, and July 5, 1968.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Katharine Hepburn | Countess Aurelia – the Madwoman of Chaillot |
| Charles Boyer | The Broker |
| Claude Dauphin | Dr. Jadin |
| Edith Evans | Josephine |
| John Gavin | The Reverend |
| Paul Henreid | The General |
| Oscar Homolka | The Commissar |
| Margaret Leighton | Constance |
| Giulietta Masina | Gabrielle |
| Nanette Newman | Irma |
| Richard Chamberlain | Roderick |
| Yul Brynner | The Chairman |
| Donald Pleasence | The Prospector |
| Danny Kaye | The Ragpicker |
| Joellina Smadja | Prospector’s Girlfriend |
| Henri Virlojeux | The Pedlar |
| Gordon Heath | The Folksinger |
| George Hilsdon | Waiter |
| Henri Cogan | Waiter |
| Gerald Sim | Julius |
| Gaston Palmer | Juggler |
| Harriett Ariel | Flower Girl |
| Jackie Farley | Poule |
| Sabine Lods | Poule |
| Fernand Gravey | Police Sergeant |
| Bernard Woringer | Policeman |
| Catherine Berg | Communist Secretary |
| Michael Wilding | Man in Park (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The Madwoman of Chaillot was a Comedy and Drama that ran for 2 hours and 12 minutes.
- The film was released on October 31, 1969 in the UK.
- It was directed by Bryan Forbes and had a stellar cast including stars like Katharine Hepburn, Charles Boyer, and Claude Dauphin.
- Countess Aurelia – the Madwoman of Chaillot was played by Katharine Hepburn.
- The film was made under the production company Commonwealth United Entertainment.
- It was distributed by Warner Bros./Seven Arts in the United States and by Warner-Pathé Distributors in the UK.
- The cinematography was jointly handled by Burnett Guffey and Claude Renoir.
- The film’s script was written by Jean Giraudoux, Maurice Valency, and Edward Anhalt.
- This was the last movie featuring Danny Kaye.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Studios de la Victorine, Nice, France
- Latitude: 43.673661
- Longitude: 7.218348
- Place ID: ChIJubJ5wAPRzRIRLNngjWSJ7_w
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 16 Av. Edouard Grinda, 06200 Nice, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Alpes-Maritimes, France
- Latitude: 43.9466791
- Longitude: 7.179025999999999
- Place ID: ChIJj00oCCe0zRIR0CWP_aUZCAM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Alpes-Maritimes, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: France
- Latitude: 46.227638
- Longitude: 2.213749
- Place ID: ChIJMVd4MymgVA0R99lHx5Y__Ws
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: French Riviera, Alpes-Maritimes, France
- Latitude: 43.9466791
- Longitude: 7.179025999999999
- Place ID: ChIJj00oCCe0zRIR0CWP_aUZCAM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Alpes-Maritimes, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
