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The Hairdresser's Husband

Original title: Le mari de la coiffeuse
  • 19901990
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  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
9.7K
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Anna Galiena in The Hairdresser's Husband (1990)
Antoine has always been fascinated with a hairdresser's delicate touch, the beguiling perfume and the figure of a woman with an opulent bosom, moreover, he knew that he would marry one, fulfilling his dream of a perfect and idealised love.
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Antoine has always been fascinated with a hairdresser's delicate touch, the beguiling perfume and the figure of a woman with an opulent bosom, moreover, he knew that he would marry one, fulf... Read allAntoine has always been fascinated with a hairdresser's delicate touch, the beguiling perfume and the figure of a woman with an opulent bosom, moreover, he knew that he would marry one, fulfilling his dream of a perfect and idealised love.Antoine has always been fascinated with a hairdresser's delicate touch, the beguiling perfume and the figure of a woman with an opulent bosom, moreover, he knew that he would marry one, fulfilling his dream of a perfect and idealised love.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
9.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Patrice Leconte
  • Writers
    • Patrick Cauvin
    • Patrice Leconte
  • Stars
    • Jean Rochefort
    • Anna Galiena
    • Roland Bertin
Top credits
  • Director
    • Patrice Leconte
  • Writers
    • Patrick Cauvin
    • Patrice Leconte
  • Stars
    • Jean Rochefort
    • Anna Galiena
    • Roland Bertin
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    • 50User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 win & 8 nominations total

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    Anna Galiena and Jean Rochefort in The Hairdresser's Husband (1990)
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    Anna Galiena and Jean Rochefort in The Hairdresser's Husband (1990)
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    Jean Rochefort
    Jean Rochefort
    • Antoineas Antoine
    Anna Galiena
    Anna Galiena
    • Mathildeas Mathilde
    Roland Bertin
    • Antoine's fatheras Antoine's father
    Maurice Chevit
    • Ambroise Dupré dit Isidore Agopianas Ambroise Dupré dit Isidore Agopian
    Philippe Clévenot
    • Morvoisieuxas Morvoisieux
    Jacques Mathou
    Jacques Mathou
    • Julien Goraas Julien Gora
    Claude Aufaure
    • Gay Costomeras Gay Costomer
    Albert Delpy
    Albert Delpy
    • Doneckeras Donecker
    Henry Hocking
    • Antoine - Age 12as Antoine - Age 12
    Ticky Holgado
    Ticky Holgado
    • Morvoisieux Son-in-Lawas Morvoisieux Son-in-Law
    Michèle Laroque
    Michèle Laroque
    • Adopted Child's Motheras Adopted Child's Mother
    Anne-Marie Pisani
    Anne-Marie Pisani
    • Madame A. Sheafferas Madame A. Sheaffer
    Pierre Meyrand
    Pierre Meyrand
    • Antoine's Brotheras Antoine's Brother
    Yveline Ailhaud
    • Antoine's Motheras Antoine's Mother
    Julien Bukowski
    • Gloomy Manas Gloomy Man
    Youssef Hamid
    • Tunisian Customeras Tunisian Customer
    Laurence Ragon
    • Madame Goraas Madame Gora
    Arlette Tephany
    • Antoine's Sister-in-Lawas Antoine's Sister-in-Law
    • Director
      • Patrice Leconte
    • Writers
      • Patrick Cauvin
      • Patrice Leconte
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    • Trivia
      The film is included on Roger Ebert's "Great Movies" list.
    • Goofs
      When Mathilde shampoos the bearded customer, the hand holding the water sprayer changes between shots.
    • Quotes

      Mathilde: ...then promise me something, just one thing: the day you don't love me anymore don't pretend you do.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening card:

      for Zaza, who will recognize herself.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Batman Returns/Cold Heaven/Housesitter/Cousin Bobby/The Hairdresser's Husband (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Saalouny El Nas
      Written by Ziad Rahbani

      Performed by Fairuz

    User reviews50

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    Top review
    8/10
    Delightfully Melancholy Fable
    The French are the masters of melancholy. I don't think I've ever been more pleased by sadness than after watching this beautiful film. A little boy obsesses over his hairdresser as a child and then finally fulfills his fantasy nearly forty years later when he marries a stunningly gorgeous owner of a barber shop on a whim. The story is simple, and though it may leave some viewers wanting more in terms of character development, it will play well if you see it as a fable. The two are madly in love with each other and their whole life revolves around the barber shop and their customers. Quirky humor, insightful observances about everyday life and people's behavior, and superb photography (especially of the luminous actress playing the hairdresser) make this a highly enjoyable film to watch. This is a wonderful look at how lust can grow into love, and how love can turn tragic and then hopeful again. Bravo to director Leconte. C'est la vie!
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    • WriterDave
    • Aug 7, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 3, 1990 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Official site
      • TVP VOD
    • Languages
      • French
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Frizerkin muz
    • Filming locations
      • 43 Rue du Châtel, Senlis, Oise, France
    • Production companies
      • Lambart Productions
      • TF1 Films Production
      • Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,217,084
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,217,084
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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