The Soft Skin
La Peau douce
“The Eternal Triangle At Its Most Eternal.”
Synopsis
Pierre Lachenay is a well-known publisher and lecturer, married to Franca and father of Sabine. He starts a love affair with air hostess Nicole, which Pierre is hiding, but he cannot stay away from her.
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Françoise Dorléac
Nicole
Jean Desailly
Pierre Lachenay
Nelly Benedetti
Franca Lachenay
Daniel Ceccaldi
Clément
Laurence Badie
Ingrid
Philippe Dumat
Directeur Cinéma Reims
Paule Emanuele
Odile
Maurice Garrel
Bontemps
Sabine Haudepin
Sabine Lachenay
Dominique Lacarrière
La Secrétaire Dominique
Jean Lanier
Michel
Pierre Risch
Chanoine
Maurice Magalon
Carnero
Lisbon Organizer (uncredited)
Georges de Givray
Le Père de Nicole (uncredited)
Catherine-Isabelle Duport
Jeune Fille Reims (uncredited)
Maximiliènne Harlaut
Mme. Leloix (uncredited)
Charles Lavialle
Veilleur Hôtel Michelet (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 12, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 7, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$62K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Truffaut
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Louis Richard, François Truffaut
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- La Peau douce
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Worldwide Gross
- $62K
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Carrosse, Societé d'Exploitation et de Distribution de Films (SEDIF), Simar Films, Produções Cunha Telles
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Truffaut
Jean-Louis Richard, François Truffaut
Georges Delerue
Raoul Coutard
Claudine Bouché
António da Cunha Telles, François Truffaut
Department Leadership Roster
António da Cunha Telles
Producer
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Claudine Bouché
Editor
François Truffaut
Director
Raoul Coutard
Director of Photography
François Truffaut
Producer
Renée Rouzot
Costume Design
Jean-Louis Richard
Screenplay
François Truffaut
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Soft Skin
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What is The Soft Skin about?
Pierre Lachenay is a well-known publisher and lecturer, married to Franca and father of Sabine. He starts a love affair with air hostess Nicole, which Pierre is hiding, but he cannot stay away from her.
Who directed The Soft Skin?
The Soft Skin was directed by François Truffaut.
Who stars in The Soft Skin?
The principal cast of The Soft Skin includes Françoise Dorléac, Jean Desailly, Nelly Benedetti, Daniel Ceccaldi, Laurence Badie.
When was The Soft Skin released and how long is it?
The Soft Skin was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
How much did The Soft Skin make at the box office?
The Soft Skin grossed $62K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Soft Skin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Soft Skin was composed by Georges Delerue.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Soft Skin?
The Soft Skin holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).