A French Gigolo (2008)
Marco leads a double life. As Marco, he is a construction worker but rich ladies craving sexual excitation know him as Patrick. As Marco he is married to Fanny, an ambitious young woman who has opened her own hairdressing salon in partnership with her friend Rosalie. Marco/Patrick is not a male prostitute at heart: in fact he does the job in order to support his wife's business. Which doesn't prevent Judith, an elegant tele-shopping presenter who buys his services, from falling in love with him. But when Fanny learns what Marco does and with whom, she first gets mad but soon starts interfering in their affair.
Director: Josiane Balasko
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: October 8, 2008
Cast
- Josiane Balasko - Irene
- Isabelle Carré - Fanny
- Nathalie Baye - Judith
- Catherine Hiegel - Maggy
- Éric Caravaca - Marco
- Arnaud Valois - Sylvain
- Marilou Berry - Karine
- Sandrine Le Berre - Bérénice
- Félicité Wouassi - Rosalie
- George Aguilar - Jim
Screenplay
Music: DJ Kore
Cinematography: Robert Alazraki
Editing: Maria de la Selle, Claudine Merlin
Production: Gaumont, LGM Productions, Josy Films, France 3 Cinéma
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
eroticism, prostitution, woman director
More Films by Director: Josiane Balasko
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A French Gigolo about?
- Marco leads a double life. As Marco, he is a construction worker but rich ladies craving sexual excitation know him as Patrick. As Marco he is married to Fanny, an ambitious young woman who has opened her own hairdressing salon in partnership with her friend Rosalie. Marco/Patrick is not a male prostitute at heart: in fact he does the job in order to support his wife's business. Which doesn't prevent Judith, an elegant tele-shopping presenter who buys his services, from falling in love with him. But when Fanny learns what Marco does and with whom, she first gets mad but soon starts interfering in their affair.
- Who directed A French Gigolo?
- A French Gigolo was directed by Josiane Balasko.
- Who stars in A French Gigolo?
- A French Gigolo stars Josiane Balasko, Isabelle Carré, Nathalie Baye, Catherine Hiegel, Éric Caravaca, Arnaud Valois.
- How long is A French Gigolo?
- A French Gigolo has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is A French Gigolo?
- A French Gigolo is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was A French Gigolo produced?
- A French Gigolo was produced in France.