The Madwoman of Chaillot (1969)

10/12/1969 (US) • Comedy, Drama • 2h 12m

With the world getting ready to blow itself up, look who's minding the store.

Overview

An eccentric Parisian woman's optimistic perception of life begins to sound more rational than the traditional beliefs of others. The story is set in a 20th-century society endangered by power and greed and imagines the rebellion of the "little people" against corrupt and soulless authority.

The Madwoman of Chaillot (1969)

10/12/1969 (US) • 2h 12m

Comedy, Drama

With the world getting ready to blow itself up, look who's minding the store.

Overview

An eccentric Parisian woman's optimistic perception of life begins to sound more rational than the traditional beliefs of others. The story is set in a 20th-century society endangered by power and greed and imagines the rebellion of the "little people" against corrupt and soulless authority.

Top Billed Cast

Katharine Hepburn

Contessa Aurelia

The Broker

Dr. Jadin

Josephine

The Reverend

The General

The Commissar

The Chairman

Richard Chamberlain

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

paris, france

based on play or musical

countess

parisian

prospector

mock trial

oil exploration

power of the people

power madness

abuse of power

motley crew

eccentric old woman

parisian woman

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