The Gigolo (French: Le gigolo) is a 1960 French romantic drama film written and directed by Jacques Deray. It is loosely based on the novel Le Gigolo written by Jacques Robert.[1][2]
The Gigolo | |
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Directed by | Jacques Deray |
Starring | Alida Valli |
Cinematography | Roger Dormoy |
Edited by | Paul Cayatte |
Music by | Jean Yatove |
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Language | French |
Plot
editAgatha, a wealthy widow in her 40s, falls in love with the handsome doctor Damper. She then wants to end her former relationship with her young lover Jacky, who is not ready to let go.
Cast
edit- Alida Valli as Agathe
- Jean-Claude Brialy as Jacky
- Jean Chevrier as Dr. Dampier
- Valérie Lagrange as Gillou
- Philippe Nicaud as Édouard
- Julien Bertheau as Commissioner
- Jean Degrave as Bligny
- Rosy Varte as Marilyn
- Jeanne Pérez as Marthe
- Sacha Briquet as Man at bar
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Maurizio Porro, Ernesto G. Laura (1996). Alida Valli. Gremese Editore, 1996. ISBN 8877420499.
- ^ Cahiers du cinéma, Issues 55-60. Éditions de l'Étoile, 1971. p.61.
External links
edit- The Gigolo at IMDb