Additional information for The Ghost Writer, which has a domestic theatrical release set for February 19, 2010. The film is being distributed by Summit Entertainment and has not yet been rated. The Ghost Writer has a total running time of 104 minutes.
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A French Gigolo
Europe
A French Gigolo
USA
Client
International
Cliente
Portugal
La clienta
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Müsteri
Turkey
Pelatissa
Greece
October , 2008
Italy
October 01, 2008
France
October 01, 2008
Switzerland
October 08, 2008
Belgium
February 07, 2009
Germany
March 13, 2009
Japan
April 02, 2009
France
April 03, 2009
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April 19, 2009
Greece
April 20, 2009
Denmark
May , 2009
USA
June 11, 2009
Israel
September 04, 2009
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October 20, 2009
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November 19, 2009
Portugal
November 26, 2009
Russia
July 02, 2010
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A Gaumont release of an LGM Films, Josy Films, Gaumont, France 3 Cinema production, with participation of Canal Plus and CineCinema. (International sales: Gaumont, Paris.) Produced by Cyril Colbeau-Justin, Jean-Baptiste Dupont. Directed by Josiane Balasko. Screenplay, Balasko, Franck Lee Joseph, based on Balasko's novel "Cliente."
With: Nathalie Baye, Eric Caravaca, Isabelle Carre, Josiane Balasko, Catherine Hiegel, Marilou Berry, Felicite Wouassi, George Aguilar.
Adding a fresh new garter strap to Gallic cinema's longstanding fetish for the world's oldest profession, Josiane Balasko's "A French Gigolo" turns one male prostitute's troubled career into a well-tempered dramedy of human sentiments. Bittersweet tale of a tender beau de jour and his sticky affair with an older, cynical divorcee features impressive performances by thesps Eric Caravaca and Nathalie Baye that are all heart with little naked flesh. French release has seen decent action so far, and Gaumont should look to pimp this one overseas.Pic reps a promising comeback for actress-writer-helmer Balasko, best known locally for her gruff onscreen antics in the highly popular "Les Bronzes" comedies. Based on her 2005 novel, the narrative eschews the usual farcical style of her recent, less convincing stage-to-screen adaptations, and offers up a nuanced study of love-for-sale among two distinct classes of French society.When thirtysomething working-class hustler Marco (Caravaca) meets middle-aged infomercial star Judith (Baye) in a public park, what could be mistaken for a typical Parisian pickup turns out to be strictly business. Still getting over a rough divorce, Judith pays Marco for a quick bout of expensive pleasure, exasperating her bachelorette sister, Irene (Balasko).What's supposed to be a one-time job for Marco soon turns into a weekly affair, stretching beyond the confines of the bedroom into more emotional territory. The growing liaison with Judith begins to takes its toll on Marco's marriage to spry hairdresser Fanny (Isabelle Carre), with whom he lives in a cramped public apartment shared by Fanny's single mother (Catherine Hiegel) and goth sister (Marilou Berry, daughter of Balasko).Opening reels, at once comic and melancholic, reveal the deep chasm separating Judith's wealthy but romantically vacuous existence and Marco's troubled but loving relationship with Fanny, who's unaware of his secret profession. When Fanny learns the truth, the script takes several surprising turns, focusing less on the predictable quid pro quo than on the way each woman uses Marco's prostitution to serve her own needs.Caravaca ("Son frere," "Monsieur Ibrahim") works wonders as the charming, simpatico Marco, whose sweet smile and teddy-bear build really seem better suited for cuddling than lovemaking. Baye gives a solid, underhanded perf, bringing out the wounded-animal side beneath her character's hard shell. Balasko and George Aguilar (playing Irene's Native American squeeze) dish out most of the pic's heartfelt laughs.Tech credits are functional, with Robert Alazraki's camera doing little beyond faithfully capturing the all-around fine performances. Booming hip-hop soundtrack by DJ/rapper Kore accompanies exteriors shot in Paris' infamously rough suburbs. [D-Man2010]Josiane Balasko's part farce, part drama centers on Judith (Nathalie Baye), an entrepreneur in her 50s who gets caught in a tangle of emotions with sensitive, money-strapped prostitute Patrick (Eric Caravaca) and his cute wife, Fanny (Isabelle Carré).
While financially supporting relatives in the Paris projects, Patrick begins to despair until Fanny, who has learned of her husband's secret profession, drives him back to Judith's arms and money. [D--Man2010]
Josiane Balasko
Director(s)
Josiane Balasko
Josiane Balasko
Franck Lee Joseph
Writer(s)
Patrick Batteux
executive producer: Moab, Utah
Cyril Colbeau-Justin
producer
Jean-Baptiste Dupont
producer
Josiane Balasko
co-producer (uncredited)
Producer(s)
DJ Kore
Composer(s)
Judith
Nathalie Baye
Marco
Eric Caravaca
Fanny
Isabelle Carré
Irène
Josiane Balasko
Maggy (as Catherine Hiegel sociétaire de la Comédie Française)
Catherine Hiegel
Karine
Marilou Berry
Rosalie
Félicité Wouassi
Jim
George Aguilar
Bérénice
Sandrine Le Berre
Alex
David Rousseau
Zoltan
Guillaume Verdier
Toutoune
Jean-Christophe Folly
Lucas
Richard Berry
Marie-Hélène
Maria Schneider
Rosanna
Joaquina Belaunde
Mémée
Mauricette Laurence
Sylvain
Arnaud Valois
Madame Vandamme
Véronique Barrault
Madame Benaïche
Sylvie Herbert
Madame Mercier
Chantal Banlier
Madame Drame
Marie-Philomène Nga
Elodie
Cécile Breccia
Jean-Louis
Guillaume Nicloux
Jonathan
Rudy Berry
La maquilleuse
Karen Dersé
Victor
Guy Prévost
Jean-Marc
Arnaud Foeller
Homme retour vidéo téléachat
Hassan Gningue
Femme retour vidéo 2
Virginie Bluzat
Le chauffeur de maître
Patrick Nogues
L'huissier
Christian Clessi
Le patron du bistrot
Gérard Krawczyk
La vendeuse de la bijouterie (as Nadja Warasteh)
Nadja-Rebecca Warasteh
Jérémy
Tom Jedorowicz
Le vendeur de roses du Jardin du Luxembourg
Habibur Rahman
Le scientifique du Palais de la Découverte
Jacques Petitpré
A married construction worker leads a double life as a male prostitute serving rich ladies.
Director(s)
Josiane Balasko
Franck Lee Joseph
Writer(s)
executive producer: Moab, Utah
Cyril Colbeau-Justin
producer
Jean-Baptiste Dupont
producer
Josiane Balasko
co-producer (uncredited)
Producer(s)
Composer(s)
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