USA,
1958, 110 min
Plots(1)
Weary of the conventions of Parisian society, a rich playboy and a youthful courtesan-in-training enjoy a platonic friendship, but it may not stay platonic for long. Gaston (Louis Jourdan), the scion of a wealthy Parisian family finds emotional refuge from the superficial lifestyle of upper class Parisian 1900s society with the former mistress of his uncle and her outgoing, tomboy granddaughter, Gigi (Leslie Caron). When Gaston becomes aware that Gigi has matured into a woman, her grandmother and aunt, who have educated Gigi to be a wealthy man's mistress, urge the pair to act out their roles but love adds a surprise twist to this delightful turn-of-the 20th century Cinderella story. (Warner Bros. AU)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1959 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1959 - Vincente Minnelli (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1959 - Alan Jay Lerner (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1959 - Joseph Ruttenberg (Best Cinematography (Color))
- 1959 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1959 - Frederick Loewe (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song))
- 1959 - André Previn (Best Scoring of a Musical Picture)
- 1959 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1959 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1960 - Best Film
Golden Globes
- 1959 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1959 - Vincente Minnelli (Best Director)
- 1959 - Hermione Gingold (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
- 1959 - Maurice Chevalier (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1959 - Louis Jourdan (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1959 - Leslie Caron (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)