Question 1

Why did The Good Girls cause public outrage at its release?

Accepted Answer

The film caused so much resentment that some viewers broke theater seats in protest, and one demanded his ticket money back during the premiere.

Question 2

Which festival featured The Good Girls?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the 1960 Cannes Film Festival.

Question 3

Who defended Claude Chabrol against accusations of machismo for The Good Girls?

Accepted Answer

Author and playwright Françoise Sagan defended Chabrol, and they later collaborated on the film Bluebeard (1963).

Question 4

What was the critical and commercial reception of The Good Girls upon release?

Accepted Answer

Now regarded as a masterwork, it was a critical and commercial failure when originally released.

Question 5

Which actresses play the four Parisian women in The Good Girls?

Accepted Answer

Bernadette Lafont plays Jane, Clotilde Joano plays Jacqueline, Stéphane Audran plays Ginette, and Lucile Saint-Simon plays Rita.

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