Too Shy to Try
Je suis timide... mais je me soigne
Synopsis
Pierre is a hotel cashier in Vichy, so shy that he answers an ad from the Psychology Institute and can't say no to the salesman, Aldo; he spends 6,000 francs on tapes, books, and a punching bag. Soon after, he's smitten by Agnes, a hotel guest with a model's looks and photographers wherever she goes. When she leaves for Nice, he follows, meeting Aldo on the way. Aldo becomes his boldness coach. Pierre gets a job washing dishes where Agnes is staying, but after a week or so, she's off to Deauville, with Aldo and Pierre in pursuit. Using funds they get by selling Aldo's car, this time Pierre poses as a polo-playing jet setter. Will this win the heart of Agnes?
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Pierre Richard
Pierre Renaud
Aldo Maccione
Aldo Ferrari
Jacques François
Mr. Henri
Mimi Coutelier
Agnès Jensen
Catherine Lachens
La camionneuse
Robert Castel
Trinita, le joueur de pétanque
Jacques Fabbri
Le routier
Robert Dalban
Le garagiste
Jean-Claude Massoulier
Gilles, le speaker
Raoul Delfosse
Le chauffeur de la 404
Sylvie Folgoas
Bilda
Gilbert François
Le garçon rythmeur
Francis Lax
Le sommelier
Jean-Louis Le Goff
Albert
Hélène Manesse
Irène
Louis Navarre
Le chef de rayon
Elisabeth Rambert
La jeune fille
Dominique Vallée
La fille du garagiste
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Richard
- Screenplay & Story
- Alain Godard, Jean-Jacques Annaud, Pierre Richard
- Original Score
- Vladimir Cosma
- Original Title
- Je suis timide... mais je me soigne
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Albina Productions, Fideline Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Richard
Alain Godard, Jean-Jacques Annaud, Pierre Richard
Vladimir Cosma
Claude Agostini
Pierre Gillette
Albina du Boisrouvray
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Richard
Director
Alain Godard
Screenplay
Jean-Jacques Annaud
Screenplay
Pierre Richard
Screenplay
Pierre Gillette
Editor
Albina du Boisrouvray
Producer
Claude Agostini
Director of Photography
Vladimir Cosma
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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General — Suitable for all ages.
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What is Too Shy to Try about?
Pierre is a hotel cashier in Vichy, so shy that he answers an ad from the Psychology Institute and can't say no to the salesman, Aldo; he spends 6,000 francs on tapes, books, and a punching bag. Soon after, he's smitten by Agnes, a hotel guest with a model's looks and photographers wherever she goes. When she leaves for Nice, he follows, meeting Aldo on the way. Aldo becomes his boldness coach. Pierre gets a job washing dishes where Agnes is staying, but after a week or so, she's off to Deauville, with Aldo and Pierre in pursuit. Using funds they get by selling Aldo's car, this time Pierre poses as a polo-playing jet setter. Will this win the heart of Agnes?
Who directed Too Shy to Try?
Too Shy to Try was directed by Pierre Richard.
Who stars in Too Shy to Try?
The principal cast of Too Shy to Try includes Pierre Richard, Aldo Maccione, Jacques François, Mimi Coutelier, Catherine Lachens.
When was Too Shy to Try released and how long is it?
Too Shy to Try was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Too Shy to Try?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Too Shy to Try was composed by Vladimir Cosma.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Too Shy to Try?
Too Shy to Try holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); FR: TP.