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La discrète (1990)

94 min  -  Drama | Romance   -  21 November 1990 (France)
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There is an author who has been dumped by his girlfriend and has no inspiration for a next novel. In an attempt to find a solution to both crises... See full summary »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Fabrice Luchini ...
Antoine
Judith Henry Judith Henry ...
Catherine
Maurice Garrel Maurice Garrel ...
Jean
Marie Bunel Marie Bunel ...
Solange
François Toumarkine François Toumarkine ...
Manu
Brice Beaugier Brice Beaugier ...
Solange's Friend
Yvette Petit Yvette Petit ...
Baker's Wife
Nicole Félix Nicole Félix ...
Monique
Olivier Achard Olivier Achard ...
Customer
Serge Riaboukine Serge Riaboukine ...
Cafe Waiter
Katia Popova Katia Popova ...
Girl in Cafe
Amy Laviètes Amy Laviètes ...
Ewa
Hélène Hardouin Hélène Hardouin ...
Catherine's Friend
Marie Verdi Marie Verdi ...
Woman in Restaurant
Pierre Gérald Pierre Gérald ...
Scientist
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Storyline

There is an author who has been dumped by his girlfriend and has no inspiration for a next novel. In an attempt to find a solution to both crises, he, along with his publisher friend, decides to seduce a young woman with the singular purpose of keeping a diary of the seduction and then dump her before publishing the book about it. Unfortunately he falls in love with her. Written by Neel V Kumar <neelvk@iname.com>  

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Seduction | Publisher | Diary | Book | Typist  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

The Discreet See more »

Filming Locations:

Paris, France

Box Office

Gross:

$229,160 (USA)
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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)
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Version of In the Company of Men (1997) See more »

Soundtracks

"Mélodie hongroise D 817"
Written by 'Franz Schubert (I)'
Performed by Jay Gottlieb See more »