Too Shy to Try
Pierre is a hotel cashier in Vichy, so shy that he answers an ad from the Psychology Institute and can't say no to the salesman, Aldo; he spends 6,000 francs on tapes, books, and a punching bag. Soon after, he's smitten by Agnes, a hotel guest with a model's looks and photographers wherever she goes. When she leaves for Nice, he follows, meeting Aldo on the way. Aldo becomes his boldness coach. Pierre gets a job washing dishes where Agnes is staying, but after a week or so, she's off to Deauville, with Aldo and Pierre in pursuit. Using funds they get by selling Aldo's car, this time Pierre poses as a polo-playing jet setter. Will this win the heart of Agnes?
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About Too Shy to Try
Too Shy to Try is a 1978 French-language romance and comedy film directed by Pierre Richard. The cast is led by Pierre Richard, Aldo Maccione, Jacques François. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings.
Too Shy to Try was produced by Albina Productions and Fideline Films and made in France. It was released on August 23, 1978.
- Director
- Pierre Richard
- Writers
- Alain Godard, Jean-Jacques Annaud, Pierre Richard
- Release date
- August 23, 1978
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Albina Productions, Fideline Films
Too Shy to Try cast & crew
Too Shy to Try was directed by Pierre Richard and written by Alain Godard, Jean-Jacques Annaud, and Pierre Richard.
The cast features Pierre Richard as Pierre Renaud, Aldo Maccione as Aldo Ferrari, Jacques François as Mr. Henri, Mimi Coutelier as Agnès Jensen, Catherine Lachens as La camionneuse, and Robert Castel as Trinita, le joueur de pétanque.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Vladimir Cosma, cinematography is by Claude Agostini, and it was produced by Albina du Boisrouvray.
Is Too Shy to Try worth watching?
Too Shy to Try holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 93 ratings, a solidly received romance films.
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy romance and comedy, Too Shy to Try is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Too Shy to Try
Pierre Richard
Pierre Renaud
Aldo Maccione
Aldo Ferrari
Jacques François
Mr. Henri
Mimi Coutelier
Agnès Jensen
Catherine Lachens
La camionneuse
Robert Castel
Trinita, le joueur de pétanque
Jacques Fabbri
Le routier
Robert Dalban
Le garagiste
Jean-Claude Massoulier
Gilles, le speaker
Raoul Delfosse
Le chauffeur de la 404
Sylvie Folgoas
Bilda
Gilbert François
Le garçon rythmeur
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▸How long is Too Shy to Try?
Too Shy to Try runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).
▸What is Too Shy to Try rated?
It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 93 ratings.
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