- Patrick Dewaere, Les valseuses (US: Going Places), France, 1973. Casting was spread over six months…mainly because auteur Bertrand Blier’s producer hated Depardieu. ”You seen his chin? And that nose?! Women won’t fancy him!” Blier stuck to his guns; it was his book he was filming, after all. He wanted Depardieu (“I’ve read your book and I am Jean-Claude!”) and Patrick Dewaere from the new Paris café-theatre trend.. “One look was sufficient,” said Blier. ”They were the best.” And Dewaere’s lover, Miou-Miou, became their Marie-Ange. Producer Paul Claudon had voted for Leotard or the two Jacques – Weber and Spessier. Daniel Auteuil also tested. “He says so,” said Blier. “I don’t remember.” In many respects, the wondrous movie is the French Easy Rider.
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