Le Beau Mec
“The French answer to Superman”
Synopsis
Introduced to the homosexual lifestyle by soldiers, Karl later enlists in the military. After leaving the service, Karl plunges into civilian life as an insatiable loner desperately trying to find himself.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Atlàntida Film Fest
Festival / Special Debut
January 18, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wallace Potts
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Forest
- Original Score
- Gilles Esnault, Michel Roy
- Original Title
- Le Beau Mec
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Vertbois
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wallace Potts
Karl Forest
Gilles Esnault, Michel Roy
François About, Néstor Almendros
Karl Forest, Wallace Potts
Department Leadership Roster
Wallace Potts
Director
Karl Forest
Screenplay
Gilles Esnault
Original Music Composer
Michel Roy
Original Music Composer
François About
Director of Photography
Karl Forest
Producer
Wallace Potts
Producer
Néstor Almendros
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Beau Mec
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Le Beau Mec about?
Introduced to the homosexual lifestyle by soldiers, Karl later enlists in the military. After leaving the service, Karl plunges into civilian life as an insatiable loner desperately trying to find himself.
Who directed Le Beau Mec?
Le Beau Mec was directed by Wallace Potts.
Who stars in Le Beau Mec?
The principal cast of Le Beau Mec includes Karl Forest, Cédric Dumont, Franc Chazal, Philippe Renaud, Carmelo Petix.
When was Le Beau Mec released and how long is it?
Le Beau Mec was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Le Beau Mec?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Le Beau Mec was composed by Gilles Esnault, Michel Roy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Le Beau Mec?
Le Beau Mec holds official age classifications: FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.).