Gigi
"Thank heaven for Gigi"
Originally released in 1958. Gigi is a comedy/romance film. directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Starring Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, and Louis Jourdan
Synopsis
A home, a motorcar, servants, the latest fashions: the most eligible and most finicky bachelor in Paris offers them all to Gigi. But she, who's gone from girlish gawkishness to cultured glamour before our eyes, yearns for that wonderful something money can't buy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 15, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (335 votes)
Budget
$3.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$13.2M
4.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Leslie Caron
as Gilberte "Gigi"
Maurice Chevalier
as Honoré Lachaille
Louis Jourdan
as Gaston Lachaille
Hermione Gingold
as Madame Alvarez ("Mamita")
Eva Gabor
as Liane d'Exelmans
Jacques Bergerac
as Sandomir
Isabel Jeans
as Aunt Alicia
John Abbott
as Manuel
Corinne Marchand
as Young Lady with White Sunshade
Marie-Hélène Arnaud
as Girl at Maxim's
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,319,355
- Revenue
- $13,200,000
Production Companies
- Arthur Freed Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gigi about?
A home, a motorcar, servants, the latest fashions: the most eligible and most finicky bachelor in Paris offers them all to Gigi. But she, who's gone from girlish gawkishness to cultured glamour bef...
Who directed Gigi?
Gigi was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
How long is Gigi?
Gigi has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Gigi released?
Gigi was released on May 15, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gigi?
The main cast of Gigi includes Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, Louis Jourdan, Hermione Gingold, Eva Gabor.
Is Gigi worth watching?
Gigi has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 335 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.