The Gigolo
Le Gigolo
Synopsis
Agathe Perrin, a wealthy widow in her forties, lives with her ailing father in an estate on the shores of Lac du Bourget, not far from Aix-les-Bains. For the past four years, she has been involved in an affair with a twenty-four-year-old artist, Jackie, that is beginning to weigh heavily on her. The frequent visits of a brilliant Aix doctor to the sick old man's bedside have distracted Agathe from her very young lover. She'd like to send him away, but he clings to her desperately, and we witness the drama of this break-up, both feared and rejected by Agathe. Blinded by jealousy, Jackie decides to leave, but not without behaving like a spoiled, insolent child.
Top Cast
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Alida Valli
Agathe
Jean-Claude Brialy
Jacky
Philippe Nicaud
Édouard
Jean Chevrier
Doctor Dampier
Rosy Varte
Marilyn
Sophie Grimaldi
Colette
Yane Barry
Jeanne Pérez
Marthe
Colette Régis
Nurse
Nicole Fabrice
Sacha Briquet
Man in the Bar
Paul Mercey
Deputy commissioner
Jean Degrave
Bligny
Julien Bertheau
Commissioner
Valérie Lagrange
Gillou
Paul Bonifas
(uncredited)
Noëlle Leiris
(uncredited)
Albert Michel
Fishmonger (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Deray
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Deray, Jacques Robert, Françoise Mallet-Joris
- Original Title
- Le Gigolo
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Orex Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Deray
Jacques Deray, Jacques Robert, Françoise Mallet-Joris
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Deray
Director
Jacques Deray
Writer
Jacques Robert
Writer
Françoise Mallet-Joris
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gigolo
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What is The Gigolo about?
Agathe Perrin, a wealthy widow in her forties, lives with her ailing father in an estate on the shores of Lac du Bourget, not far from Aix-les-Bains. For the past four years, she has been involved in an affair with a twenty-four-year-old artist, Jackie, that is beginning to weigh heavily on her. The frequent visits of a brilliant Aix doctor to the sick old man's bedside have distracted Agathe from her very young lover. She'd like to send him away, but he clings to her desperately, and we witness the drama of this break-up, both feared and rejected by Agathe. Blinded by jealousy, Jackie decides to leave, but not without behaving like a spoiled, insolent child.
Who directed The Gigolo?
The Gigolo was directed by Jacques Deray.
Who stars in The Gigolo?
The principal cast of The Gigolo includes Alida Valli, Jean-Claude Brialy, Philippe Nicaud, Jean Chevrier, Rosy Varte.
When was The Gigolo released and how long is it?
The Gigolo was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.