The Skirt Chaser
Le Cavaleur
Synopsis
A discontented concert pianist causes all sorts of heartbreak with his egotistical and womanizing antics, and all the people in his life attempt to force him to grow up in this French comedy/drama.
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Jean Rochefort
Edouard Choiseul
Nicole Garcia
Marie-France
Annie Girardot
Lucienne
Catherine Alric
Muriel Picoche
Danielle Darrieux
Suzanne Taylor
Catherine Leprince
Valentine
Jean-Claude Ventura
Station master
Lucienne Legrand
Step mother
Carole Lixon
'Pompon'
Jean Desailly
Charles-Edmond
Lila Kedrova
Olga
Philippe Castelli
Marcel
Dominique Probst
Orchestra conductor
Raoul Guylad
Trio Léningrad
Tomas Hnevsa
Trio Léningrad
Oleg Oboldouieff
Trio Léningrad
Peggy Besson
Little girl
Julie Besson
Little girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe de Broca
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe de Broca, Michel Audiard
- Original Title
- Le Cavaleur
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- France•3, Les Films Ariane, Mondex Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe de Broca
Philippe de Broca, Michel Audiard
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe de Broca
Director
Philippe de Broca
Writer
Michel Audiard
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 The Skirt Chaser
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What is The Skirt Chaser about?
A discontented concert pianist causes all sorts of heartbreak with his egotistical and womanizing antics, and all the people in his life attempt to force him to grow up in this French comedy/drama.
Who directed The Skirt Chaser?
The Skirt Chaser was directed by Philippe de Broca.
Who stars in The Skirt Chaser?
The principal cast of The Skirt Chaser includes Jean Rochefort, Nicole Garcia, Annie Girardot, Catherine Alric, Danielle Darrieux.
When was The Skirt Chaser released and how long is it?
The Skirt Chaser was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Skirt Chaser?
The Skirt Chaser holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).