The King of Escape (2009)
"Le roi de l'évasion" (original title)

Armand, a man who sells farm machines in the country, is a popular middle-aged homosexual. Just as he was getting sick of life, he falls in love with a young girl called, Curlie, and goes on the run from her parents and the police.

Director:

Alain Guiraudie

Writers:

Alain Guiraudie (screenplay), Laurent Lunetta (screenplay),

Stars:

Ludovic Berthillot, Hafsia Herzi, Pierre Laur

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ludovic Berthillot	...	Armand Lacourtade
Hafsia Herzi	...	Curly Durandot
Pierre Laur	...	Robert Rapaille
Luc Palun	...	Daniel Durandot
Pascal Aubert	...	Paul, le patron
François Clavier	...	Le commissaire
Bruno Valayer	...	Jean-Jacques
Jean Toscan	...	Jean
Mauricette Gourdon	...	Mme Rapaille
Georges Vaur	...	Le vieux garagiste
Jeanine Canezin	...	Marinette
Jean-Pierre Rouane	...	Le patron du bar
Melha Bossard	...	Mme Durandot
Fabrice Poulain	...	Un policier
Frédéric Felder	...	Un policier

Storyline

Armand, a man who sells farm machines in the country, is a popular middle-aged homosexual. Just as he was getting sick of life, he falls in love with a young girl called, Curlie, and goes on the run from her parents and the police.

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Plot Keywords:

cyclist | bicycle | caught having sex | male masturbation | gay man straight woman relationship | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

15 July 2009 (France)

Also Known As:

The King of Escape

Filming Locations:

Albi, Tarn, France

Company Credits

Production Co:

Les Films du Worso, Canal+, CinéCinéma

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

User Reviews

Funny and smart

When I first read about the movie, I thought I might be bored, but I was wrong. The movie is very funny, from beginning to end. The humor is sometimes slight, sometimes obvious, sometimes verbal, sometimes visual. The plot is original and rich. The hero is a gay man in his forties, leading stagnant life, not necessarily fulfilling, but not miserable either. Several things happen that cause him to doubt himself, and develop midlife crisis. He's attempting to make some drastic changes in his life, and goes though a comic journey of finding himself. Although the hero is gay, the story conveys a message that is universally appealing, for gay and straight viewers. Very enjoyable movie!