Hard Off (1999)
This French romantic comedy-drama concerns Claude Langmann, a middle-aged auctioneer, who is in a loving marriage with his second wife of 15 years. Though he is deeply in love with his wife and has remained faithful to her, he finds himself unable to perform in bed. His wife says she is satisfied with Claude's love and tenderness, but he visits a sex specialist anyway. There he learns of Viagra, which is not yet approved in France, though it is available in Switzerland over the counter. Soon Claude is on his way to Geneva, and eager to prove his manhood, tries to bed Agnes, his very attractive and very available assistant. His daughter, who also comes along for the trip, interferes with her own problems.
Director: Claude Berri
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: May 17, 1999
Cast
- Claude Berri - Claude Langmann
- Fanny Ardant - Marie Langmann, épouse de Claude
- Claude Brasseur - Paul-Édouard
- Alain Chabat - Le gynécologue et andologue
- Danièle Lebrun - Myriam, ex-femme de Paul-Édouard
- Véronique Vella - Julie, entraîneuse
- Brigitte Bémol - Agnès
- François Berléand - Le docteur Nataf
- Olga Grumberg - Nathalie Langmann, fille de Claude
- Pierre Semmler - Frédérick, marié et amant de Julie
Screenplay
Music: Bruno Coulais, Slim Pezin
Cinematography: William Lubtchansky
Editing: Hervé de Luze
Production: Katharina, Renn Productions, France 2 Cinéma, Canal+, CNC
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Claude Berri
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hard Off about?
- This French romantic comedy-drama concerns Claude Langmann, a middle-aged auctioneer, who is in a loving marriage with his second wife of 15 years. Though he is deeply in love with his wife and has remained faithful to her, he finds himself unable to perform in bed. His wife says she is satisfied with Claude's love and tenderness, but he visits a sex specialist anyway. There he learns of Viagra, which is not yet approved in France, though it is available in Switzerland over the counter. Soon Claude is on his way to Geneva, and eager to prove his manhood, tries to bed Agnes, his very attractive and very available assistant. His daughter, who also comes along for the trip, interferes with her own problems.
- Who directed Hard Off?
- Hard Off was directed by Claude Berri.
- Who stars in Hard Off?
- Hard Off stars Claude Berri, Fanny Ardant, Claude Brasseur, Alain Chabat, Danièle Lebrun, Véronique Vella.
- How long is Hard Off?
- Hard Off has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Hard Off?
- Hard Off is a Romance, Comedy film.
- Where was Hard Off produced?
- Hard Off was produced in France.