What a Drag
Pédale douce
Synopsis
A closeted gay man's attempt to "act straight" for the sake of his job has unexpected consequences.
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Patrick Timsit
Adrien
Fanny Ardant
Evelyne, dite Eva
Richard Berry
Alexandre Hagutte
Michèle Laroque
Marie Hagutte
Jacques Gamblin
André Lemoine
Christian Bujeau
Docteur Séverine
Boris Terral
Cyril
Axelle Abbadie
Claire, la sœur de Marie
Facundo Bo
Pépito
Arno Chevrier
Bibiche
Yan Duffas
Fripounet
Dominique Besnehard
Riki
Sacha Briquet
Emilio
Laurent Spielvogel
Francis, l'employé de l'hôtel
Eliane Pine Carringhton
Rambo
Katrine Boorman
Ingrid
Isabelle Ferron
Chantal
Céline Caussimon
L'infirmière
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabriel Aghion
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Palmade, Patrick Timsit, Gabriel Aghion
- Original Title
- Pédale douce
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Pathé
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabriel Aghion
Pierre Palmade, Patrick Timsit, Gabriel Aghion
Fabio Conversi
Luc Barnier
Department Leadership Roster
Gabriel Aghion
Director
Fabio Conversi
Director of Photography
Luc Barnier
Editor
Carlos Conti
Production Design
Patrick Timsit
Writer
Gabriel Aghion
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About What a Drag
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What is What a Drag about?
A closeted gay man's attempt to "act straight" for the sake of his job has unexpected consequences.
Who directed What a Drag?
What a Drag was directed by Gabriel Aghion.
Who stars in What a Drag?
The principal cast of What a Drag includes Patrick Timsit, Fanny Ardant, Richard Berry, Michèle Laroque, Jacques Gamblin.
When was What a Drag released and how long is it?
What a Drag was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What a Drag?
What a Drag holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).