Melody for a Hustler
Cantique de la racaille
Synopsis
French novelist Vincent Ravalec made his directorial debut with this French drama about small-time crook Gaston (Yvan Attal) who poses as a millionaire after he picks up hitchhiking 16-year-old Marie-Pierre (Virginie Lanoue). Actually living in a seedy apartment, Gaston deals in stolen goods, but he soon climbs to bigger heists, including car thefts. Concealing his illegal activities, Gaston operates his company, Extramill, out of upscale, posh offices, while he and Marie-Pierre move into a sedate upper-middle-class neighborhood. Life is sweet, but the onset of paranoia, kinky sex activities, and police probes eventually culminate in violence.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Cantique de la racaille (1998) - Bande annonce 2023 HD
Type: Teaser • Published 2023-12-13
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Yvan Attal
Gaston
Virginie Lanoué
Marie-Pierre
Yann Collette
Gilles
Benaïssa Ahaouari
Saïd
Samy Naceri
Joël
Marc Lavoine
Bruno
Claire Nebout
Patricia
Jean-Louis Richard
Alexandre
Brigitte Sy
Véronique
Denis Lavant
L'auto-stoppeur
Marilyne Canto
Marianne
Antoine Chappey
Jean-Claude
Dominique Marcas
La vieille de l'immeuble
Olivier Gourmet
Le dépanneur
Mick Gondouin
Franck
Jo Prestia
Le petit
Malek Kateb
Moussa
Philippe Nahon
L'inspecteur du Havre
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Ravalec
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincent Ravalec
- Original Score
- Robert Miny
- Original Title
- Cantique de la racaille
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Ravalec
Vincent Ravalec
Robert Miny
Philippe Le Sourd
Yvon Lemière
Jean-Pierre Alessandrini
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Ravalec
Director
Jean-Pierre Alessandrini
Producer
Vincent Ravalec
Screenplay
Robert Miny
Original Music Composer
Philippe Le Sourd
Director of Photography
Fred Lapierre
Production Design
Frédérique Lapierre
Production Design
Yvon Lemière
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Melody for a Hustler.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Melody for a Hustler.
Movies
More Like Melody for a Hustler
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Melody for a Hustler
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Melody for a Hustler about?
French novelist Vincent Ravalec made his directorial debut with this French drama about small-time crook Gaston (Yvan Attal) who poses as a millionaire after he picks up hitchhiking 16-year-old Marie-Pierre (Virginie Lanoue). Actually living in a seedy apartment, Gaston deals in stolen goods, but he soon climbs to bigger heists, including car thefts. Concealing his illegal activities, Gaston operates his company, Extramill, out of upscale, posh offices, while he and Marie-Pierre move into a sedate upper-middle-class neighborhood. Life is sweet, but the onset of paranoia, kinky sex activities, and police probes eventually culminate in violence.
Who directed Melody for a Hustler?
Melody for a Hustler was directed by Vincent Ravalec.
Who stars in Melody for a Hustler?
The principal cast of Melody for a Hustler includes Yvan Attal, Virginie Lanoué, Yann Collette, Benaïssa Ahaouari, Samy Naceri.
When was Melody for a Hustler released and how long is it?
Melody for a Hustler was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Melody for a Hustler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Melody for a Hustler was composed by Robert Miny.
Is Melody for a Hustler based on a book or true story?
Melody for a Hustler is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Vincent Ravalec".