The Escort (1996)
In this melodramatic French Canadian comedy-drama, a sexy male escort sashays into the living room and life of a gay man and proves to be the catalyst for turmoil. Until Steve showed up to strip as a birthday present, the life of lovers Jean-Marc and Phillipe had settled into a comfortable but passionless rut. Jean-Marc is alone at the time and has sex with Steve. Later that night, Steve tries to change a light bulb and falls, causing his friends to jump to the conclusion that he tried to kill himself. Soon Phillipe too gets involved with Steve. Finding Steve a tonic to his doldrums, Phillipe begins pursuing a real relationship with him. Steve then proves to be a troubled character who is involved secretly with another man who has been diagnosed with HIV. The problem stems from the fact that the mystery lover is none other than Phillipe's dearest friend. Matters are complicated by Nathalie -- who secretly loves Phillipe -- and by his recently divorced mother.
Cast
- Paul-Antoine Taillefer - Philippe
- Eric Cabana - Jean-Marc
- Robin Aubert - Steve
- Patrice Coquereau - Christian
- Jasmin Roy - Joe
- Marie Lefebvre - Nathalie
- Louise Laprade - Philippe's Mother
- Bernadette Li - Joe's Rich Friend
- David Savard - Friend at the Guitar
- Félix Aubert-Surprenant - Young Philippe
Screenplay
Keywords
lgbt, gay theme
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Escort about?
- In this melodramatic French Canadian comedy-drama, a sexy male escort sashays into the living room and life of a gay man and proves to be the catalyst for turmoil. Until Steve showed up to strip as a birthday present, the life of lovers Jean-Marc and Phillipe had settled into a comfortable but passionless rut. Jean-Marc is alone at the time and has sex with Steve. Later that night, Steve tries to change a light bulb and falls, causing his friends to jump to the conclusion that he tried to kill himself. Soon Phillipe too gets involved with Steve. Finding Steve a tonic to his doldrums, Phillipe begins pursuing a real relationship with him. Steve then proves to be a troubled character who is involved secretly with another man who has been diagnosed with HIV. The problem stems from the fact that the mystery lover is none other than Phillipe's dearest friend. Matters are complicated by Nathalie -- who secretly loves Phillipe -- and by his recently divorced mother.
- Who directed The Escort?
- The Escort was directed by Denis Langlois.
- Who stars in The Escort?
- The Escort stars Paul-Antoine Taillefer, Eric Cabana, Robin Aubert, Patrice Coquereau, Jasmin Roy, Marie Lefebvre.
- How long is The Escort?
- The Escort has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is The Escort?
- The Escort is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Escort produced?
- The Escort was produced in Canada.