The 1958 movie musical 'Gigi' is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Vincente Minnelli and produced by Arthur Freed. It stars Leslie Caron as the titular character, a young Parisian girl being groomed as a courtesan in her family's tradition. The film also stars Maurice Chevalier, Louis Jourdan, Hermione Gingold, and Eva Gabor. The film won nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.