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| Introduction = '''Under The Cherry Moon''' is a 1986 American musical drama film starring and directed by [[Prince]] and written by Becky Johnson (screenplay). | | Introduction = '''Under The Cherry Moon''' is a 1986 American musical drama film starring and directed by [[Prince]] and written by Becky Johnson (screenplay). | ||
− | Filmed primarily in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studios_de_la_Victorine Studios de la Victorine] in Nice, France and on location in the French Riviera, the film tells a story of a gigolo and his friend swindling women. But when [[Prince]] | + | Filmed primarily in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studios_de_la_Victorine Studios de la Victorine] in Nice, France and on location in the French Riviera, the film tells a story of a gigolo and his friend swindling women. But when [[Prince]]’s character Christopher Tracy falls in love with the 21 year old heiress Mary, things get complicated.<br> |
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The film had less than stellar reviews and reception and bombed in cinemas. <br> | The film had less than stellar reviews and reception and bombed in cinemas. <br> | ||
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With no experience as scriptwriter, Becky Johnson from New York was assigned to develop a screenplay. Despite her lack of experience [[Prince]] and the studio were willing to take a leap of faith based upon a test screenplay she wrote. <br> | With no experience as scriptwriter, Becky Johnson from New York was assigned to develop a screenplay. Despite her lack of experience [[Prince]] and the studio were willing to take a leap of faith based upon a test screenplay she wrote. <br> | ||
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− | [[Prince]] wanted the film to be a romantic comedy with a | + | [[Prince]] wanted the film to be a romantic comedy with a 1930’s vibe set in an exotic location like Palm Beach, Miami or Capri. The idea was then born to shoot the film in France and in mid-June 1985 [[Prince]] together with his manager [[Steve Fargnoli]] and tour manager [[Alan Leeds]] flew to France to scout locations and meet with potential cast. After visiting the French Riviera [[Prince]] decided he wanted to shoot the film there. <br> |
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He wanted Jean-Baptiste Mondino to direct, but when he was unavailable video director Mary Lambert was recruited. German cinematographer Michael Ballhaus was hired as director of photography. <br> | He wanted Jean-Baptiste Mondino to direct, but when he was unavailable video director Mary Lambert was recruited. German cinematographer Michael Ballhaus was hired as director of photography. <br> | ||
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− | Originally [[Prince]] wanted Madonna to star as the female lead, but after she declined [[Susannah Melvoin]], who by now was [[Prince]] | + | Originally [[Prince]] wanted Madonna to star as the female lead, but after she declined [[Susannah Melvoin]], who by now was [[Prince]]’s fiancée was considered. She did a test-reading, but it was decided that the role of Mary needed a more experienced actress. Ultimately young British actress Kristin Scott-Thomas was cast as female lead after auditioning for [[Prince]] in Paris. Terrance Stamp and Francesca Annis were cast as Mary’s parents.<br> |
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[[Prince]] wanted to shoot the film in black and white, but Warner was afraid it would not go down well with the audience if the film was in black and white, but since [[Prince]] was at the top of his fame he got his way.<br> | [[Prince]] wanted to shoot the film in black and white, but Warner was afraid it would not go down well with the audience if the film was in black and white, but since [[Prince]] was at the top of his fame he got his way.<br> | ||
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− | Once filming commenced in September 1985 the production was marred by problems. A few weeks into shooting Terrance Stamp retracted himself from the film saying: ''it was not the role he was led to believe''. Steven Berkoff was quickly hired as his replacement. [[Prince]] and the crew were also unsatisfied by Mary | + | Once filming commenced in September 1985 the production was marred by problems. A few weeks into shooting Terrance Stamp retracted himself from the film saying: ''it was not the role he was led to believe''. Steven Berkoff was quickly hired as his replacement. [[Prince]] and the crew were also unsatisfied by Mary Lambert’s performance. She was fired and [[Prince]], who was already co-directing many scenes helmed the directing of the film by himself. |
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* Guy Cuevas - Lou | * Guy Cuevas - Lou | ||
* Patrice Melennec - Larry | * Patrice Melennec - Larry | ||
− | * Azouz Saieb - | + | * Azouz Saieb - Mary’s Minder |
* Jean Allaz - Sharon Butler | * Jean Allaz - Sharon Butler | ||
* Rosette Jaubert - Sharon Maid | * Rosette Jaubert - Sharon Maid | ||
− | * John Rico - | + | * John Rico - Mary’s Chauffeur |
* Veronique Denoyel - Party People | * Veronique Denoyel - Party People | ||
* Lydie Diakhate - Party People | * Lydie Diakhate - Party People | ||
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* Maurice Lenorman - Maitre d' | * Maurice Lenorman - Maitre d' | ||
* Sam Karmann - Police Inspector | * Sam Karmann - Police Inspector | ||
− | * John Cooper - Mrs. | + | * John Cooper - Mrs. Wellington’s Butler |
* Jobby Valente - Champagne Lady | * Jobby Valente - Champagne Lady | ||
* Alexa Fioroni - The Dancer | * Alexa Fioroni - The Dancer | ||
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− | * [[Clare Fischer]] - ' | + | * [[Clare Fischer]] - '’special thanks: 2 Clare Fischer 4 Making Brighter the Colors Black and White'' |
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− | | Shooting = Principal shooting started on 16 September 1985 and lasted until late November. Scenes where Christopher accidentally climbs in | + | | Shooting = Principal shooting started on 16 September 1985 and lasted until late November. Scenes where Christopher accidentally climbs in Mary’s mother’s bedroom, thinking it is Mary’s and a scene where Christopher and Tricky escape a tavern after a scare of bats were not in the shooting script and added while filming. The end of the film is also different from the original script. |
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|location = Nice, France<br><small>2 Rue Saint-François de Paule </small> | |location = Nice, France<br><small>2 Rue Saint-François de Paule </small> | ||
− | |shooting = Outside and hall/elevator of Chris & | + | |shooting = Outside and hall/elevator of Chris & Tricky’s apartment |
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Principal shooting started on 16 September 1985 and lasted until late November. Scenes where Christopher accidentally climbs in Mary’s mother’s bedroom, thinking it is Mary’s and a scene where Christopher and Tricky escape a tavern after a scare of bats were not in the shooting script and added while filming. The end of the film is also different from the original script. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1984 Purple Rain |
Movies | Television Films And Specials | 1987 Sign O’ The Times |