Paperback Woman (1989)
Leaud portrays a Parisian publisher of romance novels who hits on the gimmick of having his live-in girlfriend (carrot-top cutie Helene Lapiower) pose as author Rosine de Beaumont for book jacket and autograph signings. She's an immediate hit but rebels against being exploited, and throws Leaud out of their apartment. Complications occur when she meets a nerd (Rufus) claiming to be the book's author, leading to discovery of the real author (Thierry Fortineau), a bookseller who"s so happy to be in print at last that he's not to miffed at the deception. Climax shot at Charles de Gaulle Airport neatly weaves plot threads together for a blissfully happy ending.
Director: Suzanne Schiffman
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: June 7, 1989
Cast
- Jean-Pierre Léaud - Marc
- Hélène Lapiower - Paule
- Caroline Loeb - Julie
- Rufus - M. Courtois
- Thierry Fortineau - Étienne
- László Szabó - Bernard
Screenplay
Music: Jean-Pierre Mas
Cinematography: Ramón F. Suárez
Editing: Marie-Aimée Debril
Production: La Sept, La Cinq, Pierre Grise Productions, CNC
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Suzanne Schiffman
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Paperback Woman about?
- Leaud portrays a Parisian publisher of romance novels who hits on the gimmick of having his live-in girlfriend (carrot-top cutie Helene Lapiower) pose as author Rosine de Beaumont for book jacket and autograph signings. She's an immediate hit but rebels against being exploited, and throws Leaud out of their apartment. Complications occur when she meets a nerd (Rufus) claiming to be the book's author, leading to discovery of the real author (Thierry Fortineau), a bookseller who"s so happy to be in print at last that he's not to miffed at the deception. Climax shot at Charles de Gaulle Airport neatly weaves plot threads together for a blissfully happy ending.
- Who directed Paperback Woman?
- Paperback Woman was directed by Suzanne Schiffman.
- Who stars in Paperback Woman?
- Paperback Woman stars Jean-Pierre Léaud, Hélène Lapiower, Caroline Loeb, Rufus, Thierry Fortineau, László Szabó.
- How long is Paperback Woman?
- Paperback Woman has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Paperback Woman?
- Paperback Woman is a Comedy film.
- Where was Paperback Woman produced?
- Paperback Woman was produced in France.