Too Shy to Try (1978)
Pierre is a hotel cashier in Vichy, so shy that he answers an ad from the Psychology Institute and can't say no to the salesman, Aldo; he spends 6,000 francs on tapes, books, and a punching bag. Soon after, he's smitten by Agnes, a hotel guest with a model's looks and photographers wherever she goes. When she leaves for Nice, he follows, meeting Aldo on the way. Aldo becomes his boldness coach. Pierre gets a job washing dishes where Agnes is staying, but after a week or so, she's off to Deauville, with Aldo and Pierre in pursuit. Using funds they get by selling Aldo's car, this time Pierre poses as a polo-playing jet setter. Will this win the heart of Agnes?
Director: Pierre Richard
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: August 23, 1978
Cast
- Pierre Richard - Pierre Renaud
- Aldo Maccione - Aldo Ferrari
- Jacques François - Mr. Henri
- Mimi Coutelier - Agnès Jensen
- Catherine Lachens - La camionneuse
- Robert Castel - Trinita, le joueur de pétanque
- Jacques Fabbri - Le routier
- Robert Dalban - Le garagiste
- Jean-Claude Massoulier - Gilles, le speaker
- Raoul Delfosse - Le chauffeur de la 404
Screenplay
- Jean-Jacques Annaud (Screenplay)
- Pierre Richard (Screenplay)
- Alain Godard (Screenplay)
Music: Vladimir Cosma
Cinematography: Claude Agostini
Editing: Pierre Gillette
Production: Albina Productions, Fideline Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Pierre Richard
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Too Shy to Try about?
- Pierre is a hotel cashier in Vichy, so shy that he answers an ad from the Psychology Institute and can't say no to the salesman, Aldo; he spends 6,000 francs on tapes, books, and a punching bag. Soon after, he's smitten by Agnes, a hotel guest with a model's looks and photographers wherever she goes. When she leaves for Nice, he follows, meeting Aldo on the way. Aldo becomes his boldness coach. Pierre gets a job washing dishes where Agnes is staying, but after a week or so, she's off to Deauville, with Aldo and Pierre in pursuit. Using funds they get by selling Aldo's car, this time Pierre poses as a polo-playing jet setter. Will this win the heart of Agnes?
- Who directed Too Shy to Try?
- Too Shy to Try was directed by Pierre Richard.
- Who stars in Too Shy to Try?
- Too Shy to Try stars Pierre Richard, Aldo Maccione, Jacques François, Mimi Coutelier, Catherine Lachens, Robert Castel.
- How long is Too Shy to Try?
- Too Shy to Try has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Too Shy to Try?
- Too Shy to Try is a Romance, Comedy film.
- Where was Too Shy to Try produced?
- Too Shy to Try was produced in France.