Melody for a Hustler (1998)

Cast

• Yvan Attal - Gaston
• Virginie Lanoué - Marie-Pierre
• Yann Collette - Gilles
• Benaïssa Ahaouari - Saïd
• Samy Naceri - Joël
• Marc Lavoine - Bruno
• Claire Nebout - Patricia
• Jean-Louis Richard - Alexandre
• Brigitte Sy - Véronique
• Denis Lavant - L'auto-stoppeur

Screenplay

• Vincent Ravalec (Novel)
• Vincent Ravalec (Screenplay)

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melody for a Hustler about?

French novelist Vincent Ravalec made his directorial debut with this French drama about small-time crook Gaston (Yvan Attal) who poses as a millionaire after he picks up hitchhiking 16-year-old Marie-Pierre (Virginie Lanoue). Actually living in a seedy apartment, Gaston deals in stolen goods, but he soon climbs to bigger heists, including car thefts. Concealing his illegal activities, Gaston operates his company, Extramill, out of upscale, posh offices, while he and Marie-Pierre move into a sedate upper-middle-class neighborhood. Life is sweet, but the onset of paranoia, kinky sex activities, and police probes eventually culminate in violence.

Who directed Melody for a Hustler?

Melody for a Hustler was directed by Vincent Ravalec.

Who stars in Melody for a Hustler?

Melody for a Hustler stars Yvan Attal, Virginie Lanoué, Yann Collette, Benaïssa Ahaouari, Samy Naceri, Marc Lavoine.

How long is Melody for a Hustler?

Melody for a Hustler has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).

What genre is Melody for a Hustler?

Melody for a Hustler is a Drama, Comedy, Crime film.