The Discreet
There is an author who has been dumped by his girlfriend and has no inspiration for a next novel. In an attempt to find a solution to both crises, he, along with his publisher friend, decides to seduce a young woman with the singular purpose of keeping a diary of the seduction and then dump her before publishing the book about it. Unfortunately he falls in love with her.
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About The Discreet
The Discreet is a 1990 French-language romance and drama film directed by Christian Vincent. The cast is led by Fabrice Luchini, Judith Henry, Maurice Garrel. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings.
The Discreet was produced by Les Productions Lazennec, Sara Films, and FR3 Films Production and made in France. It was released on November 21, 1990.
- Director
- Christian Vincent
- Writers
- Christian Vincent, Jean-Pierre Ronssin
- Release date
- November 21, 1990
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Les Productions Lazennec, Sara Films, FR3 Films Production
The Discreet cast & crew
The Discreet was directed by Christian Vincent and written by Christian Vincent and Jean-Pierre Ronssin.
The cast features Fabrice Luchini as Antoine, Judith Henry as Catherine, Maurice Garrel as Jean, Marie Bunel as Solange, François Toumarkine as Manu, and Brice Beaugier as L'ami de Solange.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jay Gottlieb, cinematography is by Romain Winding, and it was produced by Alain Rocca.
Is The Discreet worth watching?
The Discreet holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 57 ratings, a solidly received romance films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy romance and drama, The Discreet is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Discreet
Fabrice Luchini
Antoine
Judith Henry
Catherine
Maurice Garrel
Jean
Marie Bunel
Solange
François Toumarkine
Manu
Brice Beaugier
L'ami de Solange
Yvette Petit
La boulangère
Nicole Félix
Monique
Olivier Achard
Client
Serge Riaboukine
Le garçon de café
Katia Popova
La jeune fille du café
Amy Laviètes
Ewa
The Discreet — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Discreet in United States?
The Discreet is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Discreet in?
The Discreet is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Discreet?
The Discreet runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is The Discreet rated?
It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 57 ratings.
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