On the Tip of the Tongue
Du bout des lèvres
Synopsis
The love story between a withdrawn and taciturn teenager and a lonely woman of 20 years older. An endearing painting of an awakening to sensuality, against the backdrop of everyday life of the small provincials: Fernand, fifteen the age of stealthy glances, lies and infinite dreams is a solitary, observant, different boy from other teenagers of his age while being so close to them. Locked in his room, he collects pictures of beautiful naked actresses to drown his boredom. His desire will come true in the presence of Catherine, a rich and mysteriously lonely woman next door. As a worker's son, withdrawn and taciturn, will discover a world that is new to him. He watches, spies, observes the comings and goings of the body of hers who, in certain circumstances ignores him. Through their encounters and helping jealousy, this almost filial love will turn into an irresistible physical attraction.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Marie Degèsves
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Joassin, Jean-Marie Degèsves
- Original Title
- Du bout des lèvres
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Pierre Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Marie Degèsves
Pierre Joassin, Jean-Marie Degèsves
Walther van den Ende
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Marie Degèsves
Director
Pierre Joassin
Writer
Jean-Marie Degèsves
Writer
Walther van den Ende
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for On the Tip of the Tongue.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring On the Tip of the Tongue.
bsx
bnk
More Like On the Tip of the Tongue
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About On the Tip of the Tongue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On the Tip of the Tongue about?
The love story between a withdrawn and taciturn teenager and a lonely woman of 20 years older. An endearing painting of an awakening to sensuality, against the backdrop of everyday life of the small provincials: Fernand, fifteen the age of stealthy glances, lies and infinite dreams is a solitary, observant, different boy from other teenagers of his age while being so close to them. Locked in his room, he collects pictures of beautiful naked actresses to drown his boredom. His desire will come true in the presence of Catherine, a rich and mysteriously lonely woman next door. As a worker's son, withdrawn and taciturn, will discover a world that is new to him. He watches, spies, observes the comings and goings of the body of hers who, in certain circumstances ignores him. Through their encounters and helping jealousy, this almost filial love will turn into an irresistible physical attraction.
Who directed On the Tip of the Tongue?
On the Tip of the Tongue was directed by Jean-Marie Degèsves.
Who stars in On the Tip of the Tongue?
The principal cast of On the Tip of the Tongue includes Marie Dubois, Olivier de Saedeleer, Francine Blistin, Georges Aubrey, Nathalie Clausse.
When was On the Tip of the Tongue released and how long is it?
On the Tip of the Tongue was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.