Chanel Solitaire

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.

Cast

Marie-France Pisier

as Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel

Timothy Dalton

as Boy Capel

Rutger Hauer

as Etienne de Balsan

Brigitte Fossey

as Adrienne

Karen Black

as Emilienne d'Alençon

Leila Fréchet

as Young Coco Chanel

Philippe Nicaud

as Gabrielle's Father

Alexandra Stewart

as Nathalie

Catherine Allégret

as Gabrielle's Friend

Hélène Vallier

as Aunt Louise

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