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The Escort

Sep 11, 1996 · 1h 32m
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Comedy

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In this melodramatic French Canadian comedy-drama, a sexy male escort sashays into the living room and life of a gay man and proves to be the catalyst for turmoil. Until Steve showed up to strip as a birthday present, the life of lovers Jean-Marc and Phillipe had settled into a comfortable but passionless rut. Jean-Marc is alone at the time and has sex with Steve. Later that night, Steve tries to change a light bulb and falls, causing his friends to jump to the conclusion that he tried to kill himself. Soon Phillipe too gets involved with Steve. Finding Steve a tonic to his doldrums, Phillipe begins pursuing a real relationship with him. Steve then proves to be a troubled character who is involved secretly with another man who has been diagnosed with HIV. The problem stems from the fact that the mystery lover is none other than Phillipe's dearest friend. Matters are complicated by Nathalie -- who secretly loves Phillipe -- and by his recently divorced mother.

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CAST

Paul-Antoine Taillefer
Philippe
Éric Cabana
Jean-Marc
Robin Aubert
Steve
Patrice Coquereau
Christian
Jasmin Roy
Joe
Marie Lefebvre
Nathalie
Louise Laprade
Philippe's Mother
Bernadette Li
Joe's Rich Friend
Directed by Denis Langlois

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
FR
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Les productions Castor & Pollux Inc.
Country
CA, FR

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