Leslie Caron

Leslie Caron

July 1, 1931 · 95 years old

Leslie Claire Margaret Caron (born 1 July 1931) is a French-American actress, dancer and writer. She is the recipient of various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, two BAFTA Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards. Caron started her career as a…

Known For

17 titles
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Chocolat

Chocolat

2000 · 2h 1m · Movie

Single mother Vianne Rocher and her young daughter arrive in a rural French town in the winter of 1959, and open an unusual chocolate shop that disrupts the moral fiber of the strictly Catholic townsfolk and mayor.

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An American in Paris

An American in Paris

1951 · 1h 54m · Movie

Three friends struggle to find work in Paris. Things become more complicated when two of them fall in love with the same woman.

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Gigi

Gigi

1958 · 1h 55m · Movie

Weary of the conventions of Parisian society, a rich playboy and a youthful courtesan-in-training enjoy a platonic friendship which may not stay platonic for long.

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Damage

Damage

1992 · 1h 51m · Movie

A Member of Parliament falls passionately in love with his son's girlfriend despite the obvious dangers.

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Father Goose

Father Goose

1964 · 1h 58m · Movie

During World War II, a man persuaded to live on an isolated island and spot aircraft finds himself responsible for a teacher and several students, all female.

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Is Paris Burning?

Is Paris Burning?

1966 · 2h 53m · Movie

August 1944. The Allies are approaching Paris and resistance groups within the city start to plan an uprising against the Germans. However, Hitler wants the city destroyed if it looks like the Allies will take it.

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Lili

Lili

1953 · 1h 21m · Movie

An orphaned young woman becomes part of a puppet act and forms a relationship with the anti-social puppeteer.

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Daddy Long Legs

Daddy Long Legs

1955 · 2h 6m · Movie

A wealthy American has a chance encounter with a joyful young French woman, and anonymously pays for her education. She writes letters to her mysterious benefactor, nicknaming him from the description given by some of her fellow o...

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That's Entertainment, Part II

That's Entertainment, Part II

1976 · 2h 13m · Movie

The second installment in the "That's Entertainment" trilogy features more classic scenes from MGM's vast musical library with the addition of comedy and drama films.

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The L-Shaped Room

The L-Shaped Room

1962 · 2h 6m · Movie

A single, pregnant woman moves into a London boarding house where she meets a group of fellow misfits.

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Valentino

Valentino

1977 · 2h 8m · Movie

In 1926 the tragic and untimely death of a silent screen actor caused female moviegoers to riot in the streets and in some cases to commit suicide.

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The Last of the Blonde Bombshells

The Last of the Blonde Bombshells

2000 · 1h 23m · Movie

A woman tries to reunite the swing band with which she played during World War II.

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Dangerous Moves

Dangerous Moves

1984 · 1h 40m · Movie

During the Cold War, the World Chess Championship clashed complete opposites - personal and political.

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The Battle of Austerlitz

The Battle of Austerlitz

1960 · 2h 2m · Movie

Another of Napoleon's adventures in this epic reconstruction of the battle of Austerlitz, where he had the greatest victory of his career, over the Russians.

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Goldengirl

Goldengirl

1979 · 1h 44m · Movie

A neo-Nazi doctor tries to make a superwoman of his daughter who has been specially fed, exercised, and conditioned since she was a child in preparation of the Olympics.

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A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

2020 · 1h 34m · Movie

A radical animated retelling of the holiday classic that starts with a Victorian performance of the Charles Dickens tale before diving into the imagination of one of the children in the audience, taking the story to a darker fanta...

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Love, Cecil

Love, Cecil

2017 · 1h 38m · Movie

Respected photographer, artist and set designer, Cecil Beaton. was best known for his Academy Award-winning work, designing for such award-winning films such as Gigi (1958) and My Fair Lady (1964). The film features archive footag...

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